Djokovic Advances on Walkover: Updated Australian Open Men’s Tennis Results
Novak Djokovic progressed smoothly to the quarterfinals of the 2026 Australian Open. An abdominal injury prompted Jakub Menšík to withdraw, granting Djokovic a walkover in their fourth-round encounter.
Upcoming Matches
The ten-time Australian Open champion will face fifth-seeded Lorenzo Musetti in the next round. Musetti triumphed over No. 9 seed Taylor Fritz in straight sets.
Other Quarterfinal Highlights
Two-time reigning champion Jannik Sinner also advanced with ease. He defeated fellow Italian Luciano Darderi, who managed to push the match into a third-set tiebreaker, but ultimately fell short.
- Ben Shelton: The 23-year-old American reached the quarterfinals for the third time in four years. He came back from losing the first set against Casper Ruud, finishing with a score of 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4.
- Aces: Shelton delivered an impressive 14 aces, winning 83 percent of his first-service points during the match.
- Seed Performance: Seven of the top eight seeds in the tournament remain in contention for the title.
Notable Upset
Learner Tien made headlines as the only outlier among the highest-ranked players. The 20-year-old stunned No. 11 seed Daniil Medvedev to secure his first Grand Slam quarterfinal appearance.
Head-to-Head Matchup
Tien’s next challenge will be Alexander Zverev. The two athletes have met twice before, splitting their previous encounters. Tien won last year at the Abierto Mexicano Telcel, while Zverev avenged the loss at Roland-Garros.
Despite being lower-seeded than Shelton, Tien may represent the best chance for the United States to reach the men’s semifinals. Shelton currently holds a challenging 1-8 record against the formidable Sinner.
