MELBOURNE, Australia — One of them has operated with ruthless efficiency, the other has brought the drama. But Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic have performed the opposite roles en route to their hotly anticipated Australian Open quarterfinal, which will be played Tuesday January 21 in Melbourne.

Carlos Alcaraz reached his second Australian Open quarter-final after injury-hampered opponent Jack Draper retired while trailing 7-5 6-1 on Sunday. Third seed Alcaraz was well on top in the afternoon

Alexander Zverev has reached the Australian Open quarterfinals for the fourth time and will face Tommy Paul next

World number two Alex Zverev overcame a mid-match wobble and the baseline power of Ugo Humbert to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals with a 6-1 2-6 6-3 6-2 win on Sunday.

Carlos Alcaraz made his 10th career Grand Slam quarterfinals when Jack Draper retired due to injury, while American Tommy Paul also advanced at the Australian Open.

Watch the match highlights between Alejandro Davidovich Fokina & Tommy Paul in Round 4 of the 2025 Australian Open Men's Singles Tournament Tennis.