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.

Updated on: 25 January 2026 6:14 pm

Australian Open: Alex de Minaur vs Alexander Bublik

Alex de Minaur of Australia celebrates after defeating Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan in their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dita Alangkara

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Australian Open: Alexander Bublik vs Alex de Minaur

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

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Australian Open 2026: Alex de Minaur vs Alexander Bublik

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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Australian Open 2026: Alexander Bublik vs Alex de Minaur

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

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Australian Open Tennis Championship: Alex de Minaur vs Alexander Bublik

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

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Australian Open Tennis Championship: Alexander Bublik vs Alex de Minaur

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

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Alex de Minaur vs Alexander Bublik Australian Open

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

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