This Tuesday, the first quarter-finals of theAustralian Open will begin and very heavy is expected. In the men’s first match, world No. 2 Alexander Zverevfaller ofUgo Humbertwill have to master the American Tommy Paul. But the big meeting of this day will obviously be the clash between Carlos Alcaraz et Novak Djokovic. The Spaniard and the Serbian will battle in a night session, not before 10:30 a.m. French time, in the Rod Laver Arena. Guaranteed show.
Video – Carlos Alcaraz before his quarter against Novak Djokovic
Find the men’s draw for the Australian Open here
Find the women’s draw for the Australian Open here
Novak Djokovic – Carlos Alcaraz: shock at the top
As expected, Novak Djokovic et Carlos Alcaraz will come together to compete for a place in the semi-finals. The two players are starting to know each other well, but there is a slight advantage for the Serbian who has four victories against three for the Spaniard. After a lost final during the Olympic Games, Carlos Alcaraz intends to take his revenge at the Australian Open. The latter, world number 3, is determined to win his first Australian grand slam, but to do so, he will have to beat the 10-time winner of the competition. The winner of this match will potentially have a semi-final to play against… Alexander Zverev.
The Tommy Paul trap for Alexander Zverev?
While Alexander Zverev seems very complicated to beat during this first week of the tournament, the American Tommy Paul will try to overthrow the German wall. With only one set dropped during his round of 16 against Ugo Humbert, the world number 2 consolidates his status as a major contender for the title. The two players have already faced each other twice, and each time, Paul imposed itself. After having dominated dryly Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-1, 6-1, 6-1, the American is ready to match his performance at the 2023 Australian Open where he reached the semi-finals.
Tuesday’s program in Melbourne:
-Rod Laver Arena
From 4h:
[12] Tommy Paul (USA) – [2] Alexander Zverev (ALL)
Not before 10:30 a.m.:
[7] Novak Djokovic (SER) – [3] Carlos Alcaraz (ESP)
