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Updated : Jan 26, 2026 12:45 IST , CHENNAI - 2 MINS READ
World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz will look to reach the Australian Open semifinals for the first time in his career. | Photo Credit: REUTERS
Top seeds Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka will be back in action when the quarterfinals of the Australian Open begin in Melbourne on Tuesday.
Spain’s Alcaraz, chasing the only title missing from his trophy cabinet to achieve the Career Grand Slam, will be up against sixth seed and local favourite Alex de Minaur. In the other men’s quarterfinal, last year’s runner-up and third-seeded German Alexander Zverev will play against 25th-seeded American Learner Tien.
In women’s singles, Sabalenka, a two-time champion, will take on 29th-seeded American teenager Iva Jovic. Third-seeded American and two-time Major winner Coco Gauff will face 12th-seeded Ukrainian Elina Svitolina.
All matches will be played in the Rod Laver Arena.
Here’s the full list of quarterfinal fixtures (singles only) for day 10 of Australian Open 2026:
Women’s Singles - [1] Aryna Sabalenka vs [29] Iva Jovic (USA) - 6 a.m. IST
Men’s Singles - [3] Alexander Zverev (GER) vs [25] Learner Tien (USA) - Not before 8:30 a.m. IST
Women’s Singles - [3] Coco Gauff (USA) vs [12] Elina Svitolina (UKR) - 1:30 p.m. IST
Men’s Singles - [1] Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) vs [6] Alex de Minaur (AUS)
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