Carlos Alcaraz’s bid to become the youngest man to complete a Career Slam got closer after his victory over Jack Draper in the fourth round. The Spaniard’s opponent, Draper, played only two sets before he was forced to withdraw from the match due to an injury.
The age gap of 15 years and 349 days will be the biggest between two competitors in a men's singles quarter-final at a grand slam since Jimmy Connors faced Andre Agassi at the US Open in 1989
They have played each other seven times, with the Serb leading 4-3, including victory in their last clash in the Paris Olympics final. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The Serbian constructed some exceptional points, though Lehecka was particularly strong on serve through the final set
Naomi Osaka, a two-time champion in Australia, stopped playing because of a strained abdominal muscle after dropping the first set of her match against Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Belinda Bencic.
Novak Djokovic secured a spot in the Australian Open quarter-finals by defeating Jiri Lehecka on Sunday, January 19.The victory sets up thrilling game between Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz.As per BBC Sports,
Novak Djokovic will take on Carlos Alcaraz in a blockbuster quarter-final at the Australian Open on Tuesday. Alcaraz benefited from Jack Draper’s retirement after two sets of their clash before Djokovic defeated Czech Jiri Lehecka 6-3 6-4 7-6 (4).
Novak Djokovic will face Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open quarter-finals after beating Jiri Lehecka in straight sets.
Novak Djokovic has called for an apology from Australia’s Channel 9 and Tony Jones, accusing the broadcaster of ‘insulting’ him and ‘mocking’ Serbian fans. The tennis star expressed disappointment over what he described as disrespectful coverage,
Carlos Alcaraz’s younger brother Jamie started the Lacoste World Championship with a win. The 13-year-old defeated Lithuania’s Erikas Balkunas in straight sets with a score of 6-3, 6-2 in the
Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz face off in the Australian Open Quarterfinals. Previews, H2H stats, and expert betting tips inside!