Alcaraz Vs Hanfmann Highlights, Australian Open 2026: Spaniard Books Spot In 3rd Round With Win At Rod Laver Arena

Yannick Hanfmann starts off by holding onto his serve as he takes first game. Alcaraz had no answer to the German's serve as the no. 1 seed looks to get into the groove.

Well, well! This wasn't we were expecting as Carlos Alcaraz's serve has been broken by Hanfmann as the German leads 3-1 in the 1st set.

Hanfmann has been hauled back in the first set by Alcaraz with some splendid strokeplay and serves. The no. 1 seed broke German's serve and has now levelled it 4-4 in the 1st set.

German is 5-4 and now Alcaraz has to serve to save the set or else facing losing it to his opponent. The no. 1 seed has been his usual self for now despite making it 4-4 in the 1st set.

After battling hard and taking the set to a tie-break, the no. 1 seed has shown why he's the numero uno in world tennis, as he lands the first set honours over Hanfmann.

Carlos Alcaraz 7-5 (7-4) Yannick Hanfmann

After struggling to find his rhythm in the 1st set, Alcaraz has finally settled in as he races to a 4-1 lead in the second set. Hanfmann struggling against his opponent at the Rod Laver Arena.

Alcaraz makes light work of his German opponent to take a two-set lead in the second-round clash at the Rod Laver Arena.

Alcaraz 7-6 (7-4) 6-3 0-0 Hanfmann

Seems like that the 1st set rigours are long distance memory as Alcaraz finds his mojo to take two-set lead as well as take 4-2 lead in the third set.

And that's that! Yannick Hanfmann whacks a backhand wide and it is enough for Alcaraz to clinch victory and seal his spot in the third round.

Alcaraz 7-6 (7-4) 6-3 6-2 Hanfmann