Alcaraz faces a mouthwatering quarter-final clash with Novak Djokovic, who refused to do his regular on-court interview after winning. He later explained he was protesting after a TV presenter working with the host broadcaster made "offensive" comments.
Novak Djokovic v Tomas Machac score before Jack Draper v Aleksandar Vukic - Jacob Fearnley is out after a straight-sets defeat to Alexander Zverev before Jack Draper takes on Australian favourite Alek
Jack Draper described his hip injury as a "ticking time bomb" and admitted he will likely have to manage it for the rest of his career.
Carlos Alcaraz stayed on course for a blockbuster Australian Open quarter-final with Novak Djokovic when marathon man Jack Draper retired during their last-16 clash on Sunday.
Carlos Alcaraz reached his second Australian Open quarter-final on Sunday when his opponent Jack Draper retired injured when trailing 7-5 6-1.
Carlos Alcaraz passed on a touching get-well-soon message to Jack Draper and backed the British number one to ‘come back stronger’ after he retired midway through their fourth-round meeting at the Australian Open.
Draper takes on Australian favourite Aleksandar Vukic after Novak Djokovic defeated Tomas Machac despite taking a medical timeout
British No.1 Jack Draper is open to working with super coach Andy Murray in the future. The US Open semi-finalist insisted he will be able to go “100%” at the Australian Open despite a pre-season disrupted by a hip injury.
Carlos Alcaraz’s bid to become the youngest man to complete a Career Slam got closer after his victory over Jack Draper in the fourth round. The Spaniard’s opponent, Draper, played only two sets before he was forced to withdraw from the match due to an injury.
Draper is through to the Australian Open fourth round for the first time after an epic five-set win over Aleksandar Vukic
They have played each other seven times, with the Serb leading 4-3, including victory in their last clash in the Paris Olympics final. Read more at straitstimes.com.