Carlos Alcaraz dropped his first set of the tournament but still safely secured his passage into the fourth round of the Australian Open with a 6-2, 6-4, 6-7 (3), 6-3 victory over Nuno Borges on Friday.

The British No 1 is through to the Australian Open fourth round for the first time and will play Alcaraz for the fourth time

Spanish tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz has reached the fourth round of the 2025 Australian Open. This is his second time reaching the stage in four attempts. He won after a tough match against Nuno Borges, winning 6-2, 6-4, 6-7 (3), 6-2 in the third round.

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz picked up wins Wednesday to advance to the third round of the Australian Open.

Third seed Carlos Alcaraz dropped his first set of the tournament but still safely secured his passage into the fourth round of the Australian Open with a 6-2 6-4 6-7(3) 6-3 victory over Nuno Borges on Friday.

Carlos Alcaraz dives full length to retrieve a passing shot, returning it in spectacular fashion before losing his racquet and the point. Watch the match highlights between Nuno Borges & Carlos Alcaraz in Round 3 of the 2025 Australian Open.

Australian Open actions continues on Day 6 with the beginning of the third round. Eight men’s singles matches are on the docket, including No. 3 seed Carlos Alcaraz squaring off against the in-form Nuno Borges.