An imperious Aryna Sabalenka stayed on course for a historic third consecutive Australian Open crown on Sunday, while Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz can later set up a blockbuster quarter-final. The prize for the winner is a meeting with either Carlos Alcaraz or Britain's Jack Draper for a place in the semi-finals.

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka overcame a wobbly display to reach the Australian Open fourth round while Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz were at their dazzling best on a warm but windy Friday at Melbourne Park.

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz can set up a blockbuster quarter-final when the Australian Open enters the fourth round on Sunday

Novak Djokovic will resume his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title when the fourth round of the Australian Open begins on Sunday at Melbourne Park, where defending women's champion Aryna Sabalenka takes on Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva.

World number one Aryna Sabalenka swept into the Australian Open quarter-finals today and was joined by Coco Gauff, while Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka are some of the prominent players who will be in action on the eighth day in Melbourne.

Aryna Sabalenka, Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff and Carlos Alcaraz are the top seeds in action at Melbourne Park on Sunday. Rohan Bopanna will also partner China’s Shuai Zhang in their second round match of mixed doubles.

While there have been plenty of surprises in the men’s bracket so far, most of the top women have progressed through the draw without an issue.

World number one Aryna Sabalenka swept into the quarter-finals at a scorching-hot Australian Open on Sunday and was joined by Coco Gauff, while Carlos Alcaraz advanced when Jack Draper retired.

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz can set up a blockbuster quarter-final when the Australian Open enters the fourth round on Sunday while Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff are also eyeing a place in the last eight.

Aryna Sabalenka is dominating Mirra Andreeva in their 4th round clash. The World No.1 won the first set in just 24 minutes to take an early lead in the contest.