World No.1 Carlos Alcaraz secured a convincing 6-2, 6-4, 6-1 victory over Corentin Moutet in his 100th Grand Slam match, advancing to the Australian Open fourth round. Alcaraz’s win improved his Slam record to 87-13, matching Bjorn Borg for the best major record in 100 matches. The young Spaniard, aged 22, has previously reached the quarterfinals twice in Melbourne.
Alcaraz has surpassed tennis legends like Rafael Nadal and John McEnroe in his first 100 major matches, boasting an 87-13 record. Novak Djokovic, a 24-time major champion, held a 79-21 record in his initial 100 Slam matches, while Roger Federer stood at 80-20. Alcaraz’s rival Jannik Sinner, with an 81-19 record, faced him in their 100th major match at Wimbledon last year, with Sinner emerging victorious.
Reflecting on his match against Moutet, Alcaraz acknowledged the challenge posed by his opponent but expressed enjoyment on the court. Despite a brief setback after losing four consecutive games in the second set, Alcaraz regrouped, secured a crucial break, and eventually sealed the win in two hours and five minutes. He remains unbeaten in sets and is set to face Tommy Paul in the next round.
Alcaraz, at just 22 years old, aims to add to his six major titles and make history. A victory in the Australian Open would mark his Career Grand Slam and establish him as the youngest player to achieve this milestone.
