Australian Open 2026 highlights from Day 8: Svitolina beats Andreeva, Alcaraz and Zverev advance to quarterfinals & more related news here

Alex de Minaur advances to the quarterfinals at Melbourne Park with an emphatic declaration of intent, ousting Alexander Bublik 6-4, 6-1, 6-1 in an impressive display. After a competitive first set, the Australian increased his intensity, smothering Bublik with relentless pace and precision to close out the contest in ruthless fashion.

A formidable challenge now awaits us. De Minaur’s reward is a blockbuster clash against world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz, who beat Tommy Paul in straight sets. A mouth-watering quarter-final is in store, as the home favorite will be tested against the reigning king of men’s tennis under the bright lights of Melbourne Park.