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Carlos Alcaraz reveals the one thing you can’t do against Alex de Minaur after Australian Open win

Carlos Alcaraz has made it through to another Australian Open semi-final after a strong win over local favourite Alex de Minaur. De Minaur was keen for the challenge, but Alcaraz’s quality was clear from the start as he eased to a 7-5, 6-2, 6-1 victory.

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Carlos Alcaraz hits another milestone that only Nadal and Djokovic reached quicker

Carlos Alcaraz has advanced to the Australian Open semi-finals for the first time after a straight-sets win over Alex de Minaur on Tuesday. The Spaniard looked comfortable throughout the match, coming away with a 7-5, 6-2, 6-1 victory at Rod Laver Arena.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 26

Carlos Alcaraz vs Alex de Minaur: Australian Open 2026 Quarterfinal: Match Details, Preview

In a clash between two crowd favorites in Melbourne, World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz will take on local favorite Alex de Minaur with a spot in the Australian Open semifinals on the line.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / January 26

Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka face unexpected device ban at Australian Open

The 2026 Australian Open organizers went against established ATP and WTA protocols when Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, and Aryna Sabalenka were asked to remove devices tracking their on-court activity.

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The 'Women's Australian Open champs' quiz

Can you name every women's Australian Open tennis champion in the Open Era?Note: The Open was moved from January to December in 1977, so there were two Opens played in that year. It was moved again in 1986 from December to January, so there was no Open played in 1986.

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Tennis News / HITC / January 26

Tennis history has been made at the Australian Open ahead of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner’s next matches

The Australian Open quarter-finals are now set in the women’s and men’s draws, as the likes of Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz have found out their fate.

Girona FC News / Serve on SI / January 26

Carlos Alcaraz's Ex-Coach Takes Swing at New Coaching Job

In late December, Carlos Alcaraz made the"very difficult decision" to part ways with long-time coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero. Alcaraz won all six of his Grand Slam titles during Ferrero's seven-year coaching tenure.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 26

The Long Road Up: Alex de Minaur’s Patient Ascent

Alex de Minaur has been good for a very long time. Good enough to matter, enough to make draws more difficult and collect wins against players who should beat him.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 26

Australian Open Quarterfinal Predictions Including Carlos Alcaraz vs Alex de Minaur

We have reached the final eight down in Melbourne as the 2026 Australian Open is setting up for a terrific finish. No. 1 seed Carlos Alcaraz has breezed into his 14th Grand Slam quarterfinal but is set up for a blockbuster against Aussie Alex de Minaur.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 25

'He Showed What a Champion He Is': Carlos Alcaraz Defends Jannik Sinner Amid Australian Open Heat Rule Controversy

World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz is into yet another Slam quarterfinal after defeating American Tommy Paul 7-6 6-4 7-5 in the fourth round of the Australian Open, making it his 14th quarterfinal appearance at the four Majors in his career.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 25

Australian Open Day 8 Men’s Recap: Alcaraz Rolls, Tien Announces Himself, and Djokovic Gets Huge Boost

Day 8 of this year’s Australian Open is in the books after a day filled with largely one-sided affairs, despite all eight players on the men’s side of the draw being seeded.

Girona FC News / Last Word On Sports / January 24

The ‘Glue’ of the Team: Carlos Alcaraz Confirms Brother Alvaro’s Expanded Role

Carlos Alcaraz is in the second week at a Major yet again after defeating Corentin Moutet 6-2 6-4 6-1 in a match that was, as expected, filled with remarkable shot-making, tweeners and net play.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 24

Australian Open Day 8 Men’s Predictions Including Carlos Alcaraz vs Tommy Paul

The second week gets underway at Melbourne Park on day eight with plenty of promise. There are four fourth-round matches on the slate at the Australian Open and, as always, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for every match, as well as all the action in the women’s singles.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

Carlos Alcaraz Set for Signature Nike Line After Logo Trademark Filing

World No.1 Carlos Alcaraz is, after much speculation, finally set to receive his own custom apparel logo from Nike. The six-time Major champion joins the

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

Australian Open Day 6 Men’s Recap: Alcaraz Dominates, Medvedev Completes Comeback

World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz is at his mighty best at this year’s Australian Open, after he easily won his third-round match to make the second week. Other players in the men’s draw, including Alex de Minaur and Alexander Zverev, didn’t need to worry too much in their respective Friday matches.

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Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

Carlos Alcaraz Sets Standard in First 100 Grand Slam Matches

Carlos Alcaraz just won his 100th match at a Grand Slam, and the manner in which he reached that milestone tells you everything about what kind of player he’s becoming.

Tennis News / NAI Sports / January 23

Alcaraz, Sabalenka reach Australian Open Round 4

Top-ranked tennis player Carlos Alcaraz won his third-round match against World No. 32 Corentin Moutet 6-2, 6-4, 6-1 at the Australian Open on Friday, in what appeared to be a fairly convincing scoreline, but the match was anything but routine.

Tennis News / Tennis on ClutchPoints / January 23

Carlos Alcaraz trails just Bjorn Borg in this stat after third-round win at the Australian Open

In the world of tennis, being mentioned in the same breath as Bjorn Borg usually means you’re doing something legendary. For Carlos Alcaraz, that’s just a regular Friday in Melbourne.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 22

Australian Open Day 6: Match Times for Alcaraz, Gauff, Sabalenka Revealed

The third round of the Australian Open is here, and with each passing day, the matches continue to grow in intensity and excitement. Once again, Day 6 features a duo of World No.1s in action, as Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz continue their respective quests to lift the first Major of the year.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 22

Jannik Sinner vs Alcaraz vs Djokovic: Who Looks Most Dangerous After Two Rounds?

Two rounds of the 2026 Australian Open are complete, and the tournament has clarified into what most expected: a three-horse race. Something unexpected could derail the script, as it sometimes does, but the overwhelming likelihood is that Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, or Novak Djokovic will lift the trophy in Melbourne.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 22

Australian Open Day 6 Men’s Predictions Including Carlos Alcaraz vs Corentin Moutet

Day 6 at the Australian Open delivers a strong lineup of men’s third-round encounters, featuring title contenders, home favorites, and players chasing breakthrough runs.

Tennis News / Serve on SI / January 19

Novak Djokovic Reacts to Carlos Alcaraz Copying His Serve

On Monday night, Novak Djokovic kicked off his 2026 Australian Open campaign with a straight-sets win over Pedro Martínez: 6-3, 6-2, 6-2. While Djokovic would have to advance all the way to the final to face Carlos Alcaraz, it did not stop a reporter from asking about a viral sensation among tennis fans.

Girona FC News / Total Apex Sports / January 19

Carlos Alcaraz Fires Back: Why the Media Got It Wrong About His New Coach

Tennis isn’t just about what happens between the baselines. Sometimes, the fiercest volleys happen in the press room, and young superstar Carlos Alcaraz just served an ace that no one saw coming.

Tennis News / Yardbarker / January 16

Carlos Alcaraz could be in GOAT conversation at the Aussie Open

Carlos Alcaraz could be in the GOAT conversation at the 2026 Australian Open

The 2026 Australian Open main draw begins on Saturday, January 17, and there are plenty of eye-opening storylines around the tennis season's first Grand Slam.

Countdown to Australian Open: Time for Alcaraz to exorcise eemons

Alcaraz discusses career Grand Slam ahead of Australian Open

Roger Federer reflects on the Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner rivalry

Australian Open: Draw, prize money and where to watch

Milos Raonic announces retirement from professional tennis

Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / January 13

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz Spark a Fashion War Ahead of the Australian Open

The tennis world loves a good rivalry. We had Federer and Nadal. Borg and McEnroe. Agassi and Sampras. But as we head into the 2026 Australian Open, the narrative isn’t just about forehands and backhands anymore.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 13

Carlos Alcaraz Sports LeBron James Lakers Jersey During Australian Open Practice

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is one of the greatest and most popular athletes in the world today. Being under a major microscope around the globe for basically this entire century, there are many top athletes both domestically and internationally who have grown up watching and idolizing LeBron.