Carlos Alcaraz def. Tommy Paul 7(8)-6(6), 6-4, 7-5 — Australian Open 2026 R16

Match recap

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Tommy Paul 7(8)-6(6), 6-4, 7-5 in the R16 of the Australian Open 2026.

Match stats

Carlos Alcaraz: 2 aces, 35 winners, 70% first serves, 0 double faults, 3/10 break points. Tommy Paul: 7 aces, 27 winners, 54% first serves, 5 double faults, 1/2 break points.

Profiles: Carlos Alcaraz · Tommy Paul — Australian Open 2026

Head-to-head

Carlos Alcaraz and Tommy Paul have met 7 times, with Carlos Alcaraz leading the head-to-head 6–1.

• French Open 2025 Quarterfinal — Carlos Alcaraz won 6-0, 6-1, 6-4
• Wimbledon 2024 Quarterfinal — Carlos Alcaraz won 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-2
• Miami Open 2023 R16 — Carlos Alcaraz won 6-4, 6-4
• Miami 2023 R16 — Carlos Alcaraz won 6-4, 6-4
• Cincinnati Open 2023 R16 — Carlos Alcaraz won 7(8)-6(6), 6(0)-7(7), 6-3
• Canadian Open 2023 Quarterfinal — Tommy Paul won 6-3, 4-6, 6-3