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Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic advance to the Australian Open 2025 quarterfinals, setting up an exciting clash.

Carlos Alcaraz, the third-seeded Spanish player, secured his place in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open 2025 by defeating Jack Draper. The match concluded with Draper retiring after two sets, with the score at 7-5, 6-1. This victory sets the stage for an exciting quarterfinal showdown against seventh-seeded Novak Djokovic, who triumphed over Jiri Lehecka in straight sets, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (4). Djokovic leads their head-to-head encounters 4-3, and this will be their first meeting before the semifinals in a Grand Slam event.

In another notable match, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina of Spain faced a tough challenge against Tommy Paul from the United States. Paul delivered a commanding performance, winning in straight sets with a score of 6-1, 6-1, 6-1. This victory marks Paul`s third career Grand Slam quarterfinal appearance, showcasing one of his best performances to date. He will now face Alexander Zverev, who advanced by defeating Ugo Humbert in four sets, 6-1, 2-6, 6-3, 6-2.

On the women`s side, Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka made significant strides. Gauff, seeded third, reached her eighth career Grand Slam quarterfinal after a hard-fought three-set victory over Belinda Bencic, finishing 5-7, 6-2, 6-1. Meanwhile, top-seeded Sabalenka, the two-time defending champion, continued her dominance at Melbourne Park, extending her winning streak to 18 matches with a decisive 6-1, 6-2 win over Mirra Andreeva. Sabalenka remains a formidable contender, having not lost a set throughout the tournament.

For more details on the Australian Open 2025, check out the Australian Open 2025 results and highlights, and learn about the Australian Open quarterfinals.

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