The men’s quarterfinals delivered a series of high-quality matches as the semifinal picture came into focus.
Carlos Alcaraz ended Alex de Minaur’s strong run with a four-set victory, while Alexander Zverev brought Learner Tien’s breakthrough tournament to an end. Even in defeat, Tien left Melbourne with a significant rise in reputation and experience.
With the final four now taking shape, the title race moved into an even sharper and more demanding phase.
