Carlos Alcaraz excels to reach star-studded last eight at Australian Open

Twelfth seed Taylor Fritz is the lowest-ranked player left in the draw in Melbourne.

LAST EIGHT: Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates after defeating Miomir Kecmanovic of Serbia during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Jan. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

A blockbuster set of men’s quarter-finals awaits at the Australian Open after Carlos Alcaraz led the favourites into the last eight on Monday.

In complete contrast to the women’s draw, all of the top six seeds have made it through, while Taylor Fritz, at 12, is the lowest-ranked player still left in the tournament.