Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff are some of the prominent names in action in the round of 16 on the eighth day in Melbourne.

With Carlos Alcaraz all set to take on Tommy Paul in round 4 of the ongoing Australian Open 2026, let us have a look at the head-to-head record between the two stars ahead of the upcoming marquee clash.

One of the major themes of the 2026 Australian Open has been how well the top players performed. That theme rang true once again on Friday, as Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff all booked their places in the fourth round.

Yulia Puntintseva was booed throughout her entire post-match interview as she tried to address the Australian Open crowd. There were many Turkish fans in attendance cheering on her opponent, qualifier Zeynep Sonmez, but her vocal supporters watched her go out 6-3 6-7 (3) 6-3.

Third round singles action begins at the Australian Open on Friday with world No. 1s Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka, as well as American star Coco Gauff, highlighting the day session.

Carlos Alcaraz cruised into the Australian Open last 16 with a commanding straight-sets win, while Daniil Medvedev once again embraced the grind. The Russian survived another five-set battle to keep his Melbourne campaign alive.

Carlos Alcaraz and Corentin Moutet produce a series of brilliant rallies during their Australian Open third-round match as the Spaniard eases to an entertaining straight-sets victory.