Australian Open 2026: Carlos Alcaraz vs. Alex de Minaur Preview, Prediction, and Live Stream Details
Carlos Alcaraz holds a 5-0 lead over Alex de Minaur in their head-to-head record.
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Carlos Alcaraz is on course to make history at the Australian Open. The Spaniard is one major title away from completing a Career Grand Slam. He must win the Australian Open to achieve it. He’s just three matches away from doing that in Melbourne, with Alex de Minaur being his first hurdle in the quarter-finals.
De Minaur has now reached back-to-back Australian Open quarter-finals for the first time in his career. The Aussie hopes to win the title, which will be his maiden career Grand Slam. But he will face Alcaraz for the sixth time on tour on Tuesday (January 27), and he understands that the 22-year-old will be his toughest challenge at the tournament.
Carlos Alcaraz vs. Alex de Minaur: Match Details
- Venue: Rod Laver Arena Time: TBD
- Round: Quarter-finals
- Surface: Outdoor hardcourt
- Date: January 27, 2026
- Tournament: Australian Open 2026
- Match: Carlos Alcaraz vs. Alex de Minaur
Carlos Alcaraz vs. Alex de Minaur: Match Preview
Carlos Alcaraz dominated the men’s circuit last year for over six months. From April until October, the 22-year-old reached the final of every tournament he featured in, a show of class that has never been seen in his generation. He defeated his arch-rival Jannik Sinner four times on the court, all coming in a final of a tournament, including two in Grand Slam events.
He kicked off his Australian Open account with a resounding, straightforward victory against Australia’s Adam Walton. He then went on to beat Yannick Hanfmann 7-6(4), 6-3, 6-2 and Corentin Moutet 6-2, 6-4, 6-1 in the second and third rounds. Having thrashed Tommy Paul at the French Open last year, he gave the American star another humbling defeat 7-6 (6), 6-4, 7-5 at the Rod Laver Arena.
On the other hand, Alex de Minaur has maintained his place in the top 10 of the ATP rankings. The Aussie has significantly improved in his game, but he’s yet to prove that at a Grand Slam tournament. He kicked off his 2026 campaign at the United Cup, where he helped Australia reach the quarter-finals before losing to Poland.
At the Australian Open, he been dubbed by many players to win it including Nick Kyrgios. He defeated Mackenzie McDonald 6-2, 6-2, 6-3 in the first round. The sixth seed then came from behind to beat Hamad Medjedovic before beating Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 in the third round. He faced 10th seed Alexander Bublik in the fourth round and crushed the Kazakhstan star 6-4, 6-1, 6-1.
Carlos Alcaraz vs. Alex de Minaur: Match Prediction
Carlos Alcaraz has never gone beyond the semi-finals of the Australian Open in his career. His last two appearances at the tournament have ended in quarter-finals, losing to Alexander Zverev in 2024 and to Novak Djokovic in 2025. Both players were ranked lower than him before their meeting, which was a bit surprising.
He holds a 5-0 head-to-head lead against Alex de Minaur, and he has just lost one set in their meetings. The Spaniard has always dominated his matches against De Minaur and has beaten him easily on many occasions. He will be seeking to continue with his run at the Australian Open against the sixth seed.
De Minaur has the backing of the home crowd. During his win against Alexander Bublik, the crowd made it difficult for Bublik to be at his best, as they showed their support for De Minaur. He will hope for the crowd’s support against Alcaraz, who is more experienced at dealing with raucous crowds.
Match Prediction: Carlos Alcaraz to win in four sets
Carlos Alcaraz vs. Alex de Minaur: Live Stream Details
- India – SONY
- USA – ESPN, Tennis Channel
- UK – TNT Sports
- Canada – TSN, RDS
- Australia – Nine, Stan. Sports
- New Zealand– SKY
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