Alexander Zverev has continued his strong form in the first set against Ugo Humert taking a 5-1 lead in the first set on Margaret Court Arena. Zverev’s exceptional form might have flown a little under the radar with Alcaraz and Djokovic taking the limelight.

The business end is fast approaching at Melbourne Park, as the first fourth-round matches were played on Sunday (January 19, 2025) with quarter-final spots up for grabs. Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka raced into the quarter-finals thanks to an 18th successive Australian Open victory,

The German recovered from losing the second set to defeat France’s Ugo Humbert 6-1 2-6 6-3 6-2 and will next face 12th seed Tommy Paul, who beat a physically hampered Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-1 6-1 6-1.