MELBOURNE, Australia -- It's time for the eighth installment of the riveting, intergenerational rivalry between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz. This one, though, will be the first at the Australian Open — and the first in the quarterfinals of a tournament; each of the others came in either a semifinal or final.

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will square off again in a Grand Slam after both stars won their fourth-round matches Sunday at the Australian Open.

Jack Draper’s physical issues returned at the Australian Open and he lasted only two sets of his fourth-round clash with Carlos Alcaraz. The British number one came into the tournament with little preparation after a hip injury suffered in pre-season, which he admitted he was still having to manage.

Carlos Alcaraz reached his 10th career Grand Slam quarterfinal, tied for the most by a men's player before his 22nd birthday, by advancing at the Australian Open when 15th-seeded Jack Draper stopped playing because of injury after dropping the first two sets Sunday.

Carlos Alcaraz sent a touching message of support to Jack Draper after the Briton was forced to retire injured in their fourth round match at the Australian Open. The Spaniard was pushed hard in a competitive first set, but Draper’s body, battered from three straight five-set matches in Melbourne, could not keep pace.

Carlos Alcarez seeks a spot in the quarterfinal round of the 2025 Australian Open Tennis Championships when he battles No. 15 Jack Draper in Saturday’s fourth round of men’s singles.

Carlos Alcaraz reached his second Australian Open quarter-final on Sunday when his opponent Jack Draper retired injured when trailing 7-5 6-1.

The Serbian constructed some exceptional points, though Lehecka was particularly strong on serve through the final set

Carlos Alcaraz has reached his 10th career Grand Slam quarterfinal, tied for the most by a man before his 22nd birthday, by advancing at the Australian Open when 15th-seeded Jack Draper stopped playin