World number two Alex Zverev credited his brother Mischa for his mastery of left-handers after beating a 26th in succession in Frenchman Ugo Humbert to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals on Sunday. Zverev honed his game with left-handed Mischa, a former top-30 player who reached the quarter-finals at Melbourne Park in 2017.

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.

France's top player, Ugo Humbert, advanced to the last-16 at the Australian Open for the first time on Friday after compatriot Arthur Fils retired from his third-round match due to a foot injury.

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,

Day six at the Australian Open was filled with shocking upsets and intense matches. Olga Danilovic of Serbia upset Jessica Pegula, while Novak Djokovic maintained his winning streak. Naomi Osaka retired due to injury.

MELBOURNE – Novak Djokovic said he was braced for ... of left-handers after beating a 26th in succession in Frenchman Ugo Humbert to reach the quarter-finals. Zverev honed his game with ...

Novak Djokovic equalled another Roger Federer ... The German beat French No.14 seed Ugo Humbert 6-1 2-6 6-3 6-2.

Alcaraz benefited from Jack Draper’s retirement after two sets of their clash before Djokovic defeated Czech ... the second set to defeat France’s Ugo Humbert 6-1 2-6 6-3 6-2 and will next ...

Novak Djokovic set up a blockbuster Australian ... 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 ...

Novak Djokovic trampled all over Czech 24th seed Jiri Lehecka to seal a 6-3 6-4 7-6(4) win on Sunday and book a blockbuster clash with Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open quarterfinals.

Novak Djokovic beat Jiri Lehecka 6-3 6-4 ... Alexander Zverev overcame a second-set blip to beat Frenchman Ugo Humbert 6-1 2-6 6-3 6-2 to reach his fourth Australian Open quarter-final.

Australian Open 2025 results and reaction as beaten-up Draper retires vs Alcaraz - British No 1 Draper was left hobbled after a brutal run to the last 16 and called time after two sets against the classy Alcaraz,