Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Alcaraz Wins Third Round at Australian Open
Carlos Alcaraz, the world number one tennis player, played a really good match against Corentin Moutet at the Australian Open.
He won easily with scores of 6-2, 6-4, and 6-1.
This was his 100th match in a Grand Slam tournament.
Alcaraz is trying to win his first title at the Australian Open to complete something called a career Grand Slam.
He had a lot of fun playing against Moutet, who is known for his tricky shots.
Next, Alcaraz will play against Tommy Paul to try to reach the quarter-finals.
Carlos Alcaraz won his third-round match against Corentin Moutet with scores of 6-2, 6-4, 6-1.
This was Alcaraz's 100th Grand Slam match.
Alcaraz is aiming to complete the career Grand Slam by winning his first title at the Australian Open.
Moutet used a variety of shots, including drop shots, to keep Alcaraz on his toes.
Alcaraz will next face Tommy Paul for a place in the quarter-finals.
- Who
- Carlos Alcaraz, a professional tennis player, and Corentin Moutet, his opponent.
- What
- A tennis match at the Australian Open.
- When
- Friday, during the third round.
- Where
- Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne Park.
- Why
- To advance in the Australian Open tournament and complete the career Grand Slam.
Alcaraz's Perspective
Moutet's Perspective
Drop Shots
Alcaraz's Perspective
Alcaraz acknowledged losing the battle of drop shots to Moutet, finding it challenging to track them down.
Moutet's Perspective
Moutet used a variety of shots, including drop shots, to keep Alcaraz on his toes.
- Player
- Carlos Alcaraz
- Opponent
- Corentin Moutet
- Match Outcome
- 6-2, 6-4, 6-1 win
- Significance
- 100th Grand Slam match
- Next Opponent
- Tommy Paul
- Career Goal
- Complete career Grand Slam
- Venue
- Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne Park
- Date
- Friday
