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.

Australian Open: Carlos Alcaraz vs Tommy Paul
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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Australian Open: Tommy Paul vs Carlos Alcaraz
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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Australian Open 2026: Carlos Alcaraz vs Tommy Paul
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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Australian Open 2026: Tommy Paul vs Carlos Alcaraz
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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Australian Open Tennis: Carlos Alcaraz vs Tommy Paul
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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Australian Open Tennis: Tommy Paul vs Carlos Alcaraz
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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Australian Open Tennis Championship: Carlos Alcaraz vs Tommy Paul
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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Australian Open Tennis Championship: Tommy Paul vs Carlos Alcaraz
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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Carlos Alcaraz vs Tommy Paul Australian Open
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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Tommy Paul vs Carlos Alcaraz Australian Open
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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