Carlos Alcaraz Advances in Australia While Davidovich Retires

Published on January 23, 2026 | Translated from Spanish
Carlos Alcaraz celebrates a point during his match on the hard court at Melbourne Park, with the Australian Open logo visible in the background.

Carlos Alcaraz Advances in Australia While Davidovich Retires

The tennis circuit experiences a day of contrasts for the Spanish representatives at the Australian Open. Carlos Alcaraz confirms his good form and advances to the next round, while Alejandro Davidovich must withdraw from the tournament due to physical problems. 🎾

Decisive Victory for Alcaraz

The Murcian tennis player Carlos Alcaraz resolved his third-round match against the French player Corentin Moutet without dropping a set. With an overall score of 6-2, 6-4, and 6-1, the Spaniard dominated the match from the start and showed solid play on Melbourne's hard court. The match lasted two hours and seven minutes.

Keys to Alcaraz's match:
  • He controlled the pace of the game from the very first moment.
  • He maintained a high percentage of effective first serves.
  • He advanced in the first Grand Slam of the year without losing a set.
Tennis demands as much from the mind as from the body, and sometimes the physical condition decides to retire before the competitive spirit.

Forced Withdrawal of Davidovich

Luck was different for Alejandro Davidovich. The Malaga player was forced to retire from his match against the American Tommy Paul when he was losing by a double 6-1. A muscle problem prevented him from continuing, ending his participation in the tournament.

Details of Davidovich's match:
  • The score was already clearly unfavorable for the Spaniard.
  • The physical problems arose during the second set.
  • His rival, Tommy Paul, advances to the round of 16 without completing the third set.

Looking Towards the Round of 16

With this result, Carlos Alcaraz is already focusing on the round of 16, where he will seek a spot in the quarterfinals. His good form is a key factor. On the other hand, Davidovich's injury underscores the extreme physical demands of this sport, where the body sometimes does not respond to the desire to compete. 🏆