Australian Open 2025: Jack Draper vs. Carlos Alcaraz preview, prediction, and live stream details
Jack Draper will meet Carlos Alcaraz for the fourth time in his career in the fourth round of the 2025 Australian Open.
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Carlos Alcaraz faces a major challenge at the Australian Open in his bid to win the maiden Happy Slam, as he must overcome a rival who recently defeated him. The Spaniard has been playing incredible tennis and has only dropped one set in his three matches in Melbourne. But against Jack Draper in the fourth round, it will be the most difficult and highest-ranked opponent he has faced in the tournament.
Maximum demand is what Draper needs to win the encounter against Alcaraz. The British star has played three consecutive five-set thrillers at the Australian Open already and might come fatigued against the Spaniard. But he will be aiming to reach the fourth round after a show of immense confidence in his opening matches.
Jack Draper vs. Carlos Alcaraz: Match Details
- Tournament: Australian Open 2025
- Match: Jack Draper vs. Carlos Alcaraz
- Date: January 19, 2025
- Venue: Melbourne Park
- Round: Fourth round
- Time: 3 pm local time
- Surface: Outdoor hard court
Jack Draper vs. Carlos Alcaraz: Match Preview
Jack Draper arrived in Melbourne having last played a competitive match in October. The 23-year-old withdrew from the United Cup due to injury but fully recovered before the Australian Open. In his opening match, he came from behind to defeat Argentine Mariano Navone 4-6, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2.
He then faced Thanasi Kokkinakis in the second round and found himself on the losing end after the first set. However, the British star rallied himself back into the match to register another not so convincing score line of 6-7(3), 6-3, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3. On Friday (January 17), he started well but found himself down a set after three set; he eventually edged out Aleksandar Vukic 6-4, 2-6, 5-7, 7-6(5), 7-6(8).
Carlos Alcaraz, on the other hand, is seeking to become the youngest player to achieve a Career Slam by winning the Australian Open. The Spaniard started with a fairly comprehensive performance in his opening match against Alexander Shevchenko, winning 6-1, 7-5, 6-1. He then continued with the momentum in the second round by destroying Yoshihito Nishioka 6-0, 6-1, 6-4.
In the third round, the 21-year-old faced Nuno Borges and was playing fantastic in the first two sets. But a drop in his game gave his Portuguese opponent a chance to strike and claim the third set after a tie-break. Nonetheless, Alcaraz did well to respond emphatically in the fourth set and went on to win the match 6-2, 6-4, 6-7(3), 6-2.
Jack Draper vs. Carlos Alcaraz: Match Prediction
Carlos Alcaraz will enter the match as heavy favorite, but Draper will be happy to go along as the underdog. The duo have faced each other three times in their careers, with Alcaraz leading 2-1 in their head-to-head record. But in their most recent encounter, Draper defeated the Spaniard at the 2024 Queen’s Club Championship.
Alcaraz’s major strength this season has been his aggressive style of play, stamina, and deceptive drop shots. He has also improved in his serve, which has given him a very strong leverage against his opponents. On the other hand, Draper’s most effective game plan is his serve, which has fetched him 54 aces from the past three matches.
The 23-year-old British cannot be taken for granted despite playing five sets in his last three matches. Alcaraz must be careful not to give away too many chances, which would build his confidence in the tie.
Match Prediction: Carlos Alcaraz to win four sets.
Jack Draper vs. Carlos Alcaraz: Live Stream Details
- USA – Tennis Channel, ESPN
- UK – Eurosport
- Canada – TSN, RDS
- Australia – Channel 9, Stan Sport
- India – Sony LIV
- Brazil – ESPN International
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