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Alcaraz and Badosa advance to quarterfinals at Australian Open 2025, setting up thrilling matches ahead.

Carlos Alcaraz, the Spanish third seed, has advanced to the quarterfinals of the Australian Open 2025 after his opponent, Jack Draper, retired due to injury. Alcaraz was leading 7-5, 6-1 when Draper, struggling with a persistent hip injury, pulled out on a sweltering Rod Laver Arena. This victory sets up a highly anticipated quarterfinal clash between Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic. The young Spaniard is aiming to win his first title in Melbourne, which would make him the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam in the Open Era. Alcaraz expressed confidence in his current form and physical condition, stating he feels great both on and off the court.

In the women`s singles, Spanish 11th seed Paula Badosa also progressed to the quarterfinals, where she will face American Coco Gauff. Badosa secured her spot by defeating Olga Danilovic with a score of 6-1, 7-6 (2). Despite never having advanced past the quarterfinals at a major, Badosa is eager to make her mark and expressed admiration for Gauff, while also seeking "revenge" given their 3-3 head-to-head record, with Gauff winning their last two encounters in 2024.

For more details on the matches and player performances, check out the Australian Open 2025 results and insights on the upcoming clash between Alcaraz and Djokovic at Djokovic vs Alcaraz.

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