De Miñaur Ends Bublik’s Streak, Faces Alcaraz in 2026 Australian Open Quarters
The 2026 Australian Open showcased a powerful performance by Alex de Miñaur, who overcame Alexander Bublik to reach the quarterfinals. De Miñaur, the home favorite and currently ranked sixth globally, defeated the tenth-ranked Bublik decisively with scores of 6-4, 6-1, and 6-1.
Match Overview
The match took place at Rod Laver Arena, where de Miñaur’s solid play set the tone from the very first point. He maintained excellent control over his serve and capitalized on Bublik’s mistakes. The Kazakh player struggled throughout the match, committing 36 unforced errors, which contributed to his loss in just over an hour and a half.
Set Breakdown
- First Set: Tight until the tenth game where de Miñaur broke serve.
- Second Set: Dominant performance by de Miñaur, winning 6-1.
- Third Set: Continued success for de Miñaur, finishing 6-1.
Head-to-Head Record
With this victory, de Miñaur improved his head-to-head record against Bublik to 4-2. The Australian had previously faced Bublik in several high-stakes matches, including the 2024 Indian Wells and the Antalya final in 2021.
Next Challenge
De Miñaur, aged 26 and hailing from Sydney, aims to break new ground in the quarterfinals. Although he reached this stage in Melbourne Park, he seeks his first Grand Slam semifinal appearance. His previous attempts ended in the earlier rounds of major tournaments.
Upcoming Match Against Alcaraz
In the quarterfinals, de Miñaur will face world number one, Carlos Alcaraz. Alcaraz advanced after defeating Tommy Paul with scores of 7-6 (6), 6-4, and 7-5. The stakes are high as de Miñaur aims for a historic performance in the ongoing Australian Open 2026.
Fans can watch the matches live through Disney+ Plan Premium, ensuring they do not miss any action from this year’s prestigious tournament.
