Australian Open 2026: Sunday Bracket Results, Winners, Losers, and Highlights
The Australian Open 2026 showcased thrilling matches with intense competition among the players. Key results from Sunday’s brackets have set the stage for dramatic quarterfinals.
Sunday Bracket Results
- No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz defeated No. 19 Tommy Paul: 7-6 (6), 6-4, 7-5
- No. 3 Alexander Zverev defeated No. 16 Francisco Cerundolo: 6-2, 6-4, 6-4
- No. 6 Alex De Minaur defeated No. 10 Alexander Bublik: 6-4, 6-1, 6-1
- No. 25 Learner Tien defeated No. 11 Daniil Medvedev: 6-4, 6-0, 6-3
Match Highlights
Carlos Alcaraz continued his dominant performance in Melbourne, eliminating Tommy Paul in three sets. He showcased a level of play that Paul struggled to match. Alcaraz remains unbeaten in this tournament, but the challenge intensifies as he approaches the final rounds.
Next, he faces Australian Alex De Minaur, who exhibited remarkable skill against Alexander Bublik. De Minaur dropped only two games in the last two sets, indicating his strong form.
Upcoming Challenges
Another key matchup features Alexander Zverev, who awaits the Alcaraz-De Minaur winner. Zverev enjoyed his first straight-set victory of the tournament, indicating he is hitting his stride.
On the other side of the draw, 25th-seeded Learner Tien emerges as a surprise quarterfinalist. He triumphed over the 11th seed, Daniil Medvedev, setting up a clash with Zverev. Tien’s progression means there could be three American men in the quarterfinals if Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton succeed on Monday.
Quarterfinal Outlook
The upcoming matches promise to be exciting as the competition heats up in the Australian Open 2026. With top seeds continuing their pursuit of the title, fans can expect gripping tennis in the days ahead.
