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Smooth Advance for Alcaraz, Sabalenka Scrapes Through

Published January 23, 2026, 08:32

Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka have advanced to the fourth round of the Australian Open. The 22-year-old Spaniard, ranked No. 2 globally, needed just two hours to defeat Corentin Moutet (No. 37) with a score of 6-2, 6-4, 6-1, reaching his 100th Grand Slam victory. Alcaraz will face Tommy Paul (No. 20) in the next round, who received a bye after Alejandro Davidovich Fokina's withdrawal. Sabalenka, the world No. 1, had a tougher time against Anastasia Potapova (No. 55), winning 7-6(4), 7-6(7). She will next play against 19-year-old Canadian Victoria Mboko. Both players continue their pursuit of the Australian Open title.