Australian Open 2025 results and reaction as beaten-up Draper retires vs Alcaraz - British No 1 Draper was left hobbled after a brutal run to the last 16 and called time after two sets against the classy Alcaraz,

Alexander Zverev has continued his strong form in the first set against Ugo Humert taking a 5-1 lead in the first set on Margaret Court Arena. Zverev’s exceptional form might have flown a little under the radar with Alcaraz and Djokovic taking the limelight.

The Australian Open's eighth day saw Novak Djokovic secure a quarter-final spot against Carlos Alcaraz. Notable wins included Alexander Zverev over Ugo Humbert, Paula Badosa's advance over Olga Danilovic,

France's top player, Ugo Humbert, advanced to the last-16 at the Australian Open for the first time on Friday after compatriot Arthur Fils retired from his third-round match due to a foot injury.

World number two Alex Zverev credited his brother Mischa for his mastery of left-handers after beating a 26th in succession in Frenchman Ugo Humbert to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals on Sunday. Zverev honed his game with left-handed Mischa, a former top-30 player who reached the quarter-finals at Melbourne Park in 2017.

The business end is fast approaching at Melbourne Park, as the first fourth-round matches were played on Sunday (January 19, 2025) with quarter-final spots up for grabs. Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka raced into the quarter-finals thanks to an 18th successive Australian Open victory,

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will square off again in a Grand Slam after both stars won their fourth-round matches Sunday at the Australian Open.

Novak Djokovic trampled all over Czech 24th seed Jiri Lehecka to seal a 6-3 6-4 7-6(4) win on Sunday and book a blockbuster clash with Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open quarterfinals.