Australian Open Day 8: Alcaraz, Sabalenka, Gauff Match Schedule Revealed
Day 8 of the Australian Open promises an exciting lineup featuring prominent stars such as Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka, and Coco Gauff. The tournament is entering the fourth round, and these athletes are eager to solidify their positions as title contenders.
Match Schedule for Australian Open Day 8
The action is set to unfold in Melbourne with key matchups on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Here’s a breakdown of the schedule:
- Rod Laver Arena:
- Aryna Sabalenka vs. Victoria Mboko – 0:30 (UK time)
- Carlos Alcaraz vs. Tommy Paul – 2:30 (UK time)
- Alexander Bublik vs. Alex de Minaur – Evening Session
- Elina Svitolina vs. Mirra Andreeva – Evening Session
- Margaret Court Arena:
- Coco Gauff vs. Karolina Muchova – 3:30 (UK time)
- Other matches featuring Laura Siegemund, Edouard Roger-Vasselin, and Storm Hunter also take place.
- John Cain Arena:
- Alexander Zverev vs. Francisco Cerundolo – Evening Session
- Highlights include a key matchup featuring Daniil Medvedev against Learner Tien.
Carlos Alcaraz: Aiming for Glory
Carlos Alcaraz enters this round with an impressive record, having not lost a set in the tournament. The young Spaniard, a contender for the youngest male Grand Slam winner, faces American Tommy Paul. Their last encounter was during the French Open quarter-finals, where Alcaraz triumphed in just over 90 minutes.
Aryna Sabalenka’s Title Defense
Aryna Sabalenka, the top seed and two-time Australian Open champion, looks to reclaim her title after losing to Madison Keys in the previous year’s final. Sabalenka has maintained her exceptional form, winning multiple tie-breaks against Anastasia Potapova to advance. She faces the rising talent, 19-year-old Victoria Mboko, in the next round.
Coco Gauff’s Quest for Success
Coco Gauff is also proving her worth, coming back strong after a set down in her last match against Hailey Baptiste. She has won her previous encounters against Karolina Muchova and will seek to continue this trend in the upcoming match.
Notable Statistics and Records
Carlos Alcaraz is shaping up to be a formidable contender with significant milestones in his career. He has achieved 87 Grand Slam singles victories in his first 100 matches, tying with Bjorn Borg for the all-time record.
As anticipation builds for Day 8 of the Australian Open, all eyes will be on these remarkable athletes as they strive for victory in the prestigious tournament. For more updates and live coverage, keep following Filmogaz.com.
