Australian Open 2026: Carlos Alcaraz Beat Tommy Paul To Reach Quarterfinals
After a shaky start, Carlos Alcaraz defeated a spirited Tommy Paul by 7-6 (6), 6-4, 7-5 to secure his position in the quarter-final of the Australian Open 2026. This is Alcaraz's third consecutive entry into the top eight of this tournament, however the first without dropping a single set though. As the world No. 1, Alcaraz now stands on the brink of a career Grand Slam, having already captured titles at each of the other three majors twice.
Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates after defeating Tommy Paul of the U.S. during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dar Yasin
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Carlos Alcaraz of Spain signs autographs after defeating Tommy Paul of the U.S. in their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dita Alangkara
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Carlos Alcaraz, right, of Spain is congratulated by Tommy Paul, left, of the U.S. during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dita Alangkara
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Carlos Alcaraz of Spain plays a forehand return to Tommy Paul of the U.S.during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dar Yasin
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Tommy Paul of the U.S. plays a forehand return to Carlos Alcaraz of Spain during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dar Yasin
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Carlos Alcaraz of Spain plays a backhand return to Tommy Paul of the U.S.during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dar Yasin
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Tommy Paul of the U.S. plays a backhand return to Carlos Alcaraz of Spain during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dar Yasin
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Carlos Alcaraz of Spain plays a forehand return to Tommy Paul of the U.S.during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dar Yasin
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Tommy Paul of the U.S. plays a forehand return to Carlos Alcaraz of Spain during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dita Alangkara
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Carlos Alcaraz of Spain plays a backhand return to Tommy Paul of the U.S.during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dar Yasin