An ominous Carlos Alcaraz warned he was getting "better and better" after sweeping into the Australian Open last 16 on Friday.

World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz looks to stay on track for a historic career Grand Slam as he meets France's Corentin Moutet for the first time in the 3rd round of the Australian Open 2026 at the Rod Laver

Alcaraz and Sabalenka advance in Australian Open 2026, while Jovic stuns Paolini; de Minaur keeps local hopes alive.

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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.

MELBOURNE, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Highlights of the sixth day at the Australian Open on Friday (times GMT): 0640 GAUFF OVERCOMES EARLY HICCUP TO ADVANCE TO LAST 16 Third seed Coco Gauff beat fellow American Hailey Baptiste 3-6 6-0 6-3 to set up a fourth-round tie with Czech 19th seed Karolina Muchova,

Catch play-by-play updates from the third round of men’s singles and women’s singles on Friday, 23 January, across Rod Laver Arena, John Cain Arena and Margaret Court Arena. Stay tuned for live covera

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.