Eurosport experts John McEnroe and Tim Henman felt the retirement of Jack Draper from his Australian Open clash with Carlos Alcaraz was inevitable.

Alcaraz leads the head-to-head 2-1 but Draper won their most recent encounter in straight sets at Queen’s last summer. Draper-Alcaraz has a not before 4:30am UK start time but that now looks subject to whatever time Coco Gauff and Belinda Bencic finish. The ladies have just started the deciding set.

Draper is through to the Australian Open fourth round for the first time after an epic five-set win over Aleksandar Vukic

Australian Open 2025 scores and updates plus Djokovic v Lehecka - The British No 1 faces a stiff task as Alcaraz looks to continue his chase for a career grand slam before Djokovic is in action later

Follow live text and radio commentary featuring Jack Draper against Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open fourth round.

World number one Aryna Sabalenka brushed aside teenager Mirra Andreeva 6-1 6-2 to romp into the quarter-finals of the Australian Open on Sunday and remain on course for a third straight title.

The top seed is probably happy with her decision, because now she has to go up against Andreeva again, in a much bigger event. The last time these two played at a Slam, at Roland Garros in 2024, Andreeva pulled off an upset in three close sets.

The British No 1 is through to the Australian Open fourth round for the first time and will play Alcaraz for the fourth time

British number one Jack Draper wins epic match against Aleksandar Vukic to reach fourth round of Australian Open.

Draper takes on Australian favourite Aleksandar Vukic after Novak Djokovic defeated Tomas Machac despite taking a medical timeout

MATCH POINT: Belinda Bencic and Dominic Stricker clinch United Cup mix doubles win for Switzerland over France Belinda Bencic (SUI) and Dominic Stricker (SUI) defeats Elixane Lechemia (FRA ...

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