Alcaraz and de Minaur Face Off in Australian Open Round of 16

Published on January 27, 2026 | Translated from Spanish
Carlos Alcaraz and Alex de Minaur on the court at Rod Laver Arena during their Australian Open round of 16 match.

Alcaraz and De Minaur Face Off in Australian Open Round of 16

The round of 16 clash at the Australian Open is drawing all eyes today at the Rod Laver Arena. Carlos Alcaraz, the third seed in the draw, faces local favorite Alex de Minaur, the tenth seed, for a spot in the quarterfinals. The match promises great intensity with the crowd supporting the Australian tennis player 🎾.

How to Watch the Match Live

The match can be followed in real time through various streaming platforms and television channels. Europa Press agency offers a live report with the score, key points, and analysis of the development. Both players arrive at this round after winning their previous commitments in three sets.

Broadcast Details:
  • Available on multiple streaming services and television.
  • Minute-by-minute report with the most relevant moments.
  • Both tennis players showed good pace in their early rounds.
The winner of this match will face the victor of the Alexander Zverev vs. Cameron Norrie clash in the quarterfinals.

Background of the Matchup

This will be the fifth head-to-head between the Spaniard and the Australian. In their head-to-head record, Alcaraz leads with three wins to just one for De Minaur. Their last encounter was at the Davis Cup 2023, where the Murcian prevailed in two sets.

Keys to the Matchup:
  • Alcaraz leads the head-to-head 3-1.
  • Their last clash was at last year's Davis Cup.
  • De Minaur will have the home court and crowd advantage.

Expectations and Curiosity

The match is expected to be highly competitive, although among fans, there are already joking comments that the true protagonist might be the air conditioning system of the covered court, which will face a tough performance test during the match. Everything is set for a great tennis spectacle.