Alex de Minaur Vs Alexander Bublik, Australian Open 2026: Home Favourite Cruises Into Quarter-Finals
Alex de Minaur made light work of 10th seed Alexander Bublik, sweeping to a 6-4, 6-1, 6-1 win on Sunday to book a second straight Australian Open quarter-final and keep alive Australia’s long wait for a home men’s champion. The world No. 6 absorbed Bublik’s flair with relentless court coverage, edged a tight opening set after cashing in on a late double fault, then raced clear as the Kazakh’s level dipped. A brief flash of showmanship, an underarm serve and a failed tweener, did little to slow the Australian, who surged to the finish in front of a delighted Rod Laver Arena crowd. De Minaur will now face top seed Carlos Alcaraz, chasing a maiden win over the Spaniard and a place in the semi-finals.
Alex de Minaur, right, of Australia is congratulated by Alexander Bublik, left, of Kazakhstan in following fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dita Alangkara
Alex de Minaur of Australia plays a backhand return to Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dita Alangkara
Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan plays a backhand return to Alex de Minaur of Australia during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dita Alangkara
Alex de Minaur of Australia plays a backhand return to Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dita Alangkara
Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan plays a backhand return to Alex de Minaur of Australia during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dita Alangkara
Alex de Minaur of Australia plays a forehand return to Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dita Alangkara
A fan watches the Alex de Minaur of Australia and Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Aaron Favila
Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan plays a forehand return to Alex de Minaur of Australia during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dita Alangkara
Alex de Minaur of Australia plays a backhand return to Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dita Alangkara
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