Summary
Carlos Alcaraz has improved his serve, which he calls an "important weapon," while advancing to the quarter-finals of the Australian Open. He surpassed the records of Bjorn Borg and Boris Becker by reaching his 14th Grand Slam quarter-final before turning 23. Alcaraz has won all his matches in Melbourne without losing a set.
Key Facts
- Carlos Alcaraz reached the quarter-finals of the Australian Open.
- He has worked on improving his serve recently.
- Alcaraz has advanced to his 14th Grand Slam quarter-final before turning 23, setting a new record in the Open era.
- Alcaraz did not lose a set in his first four matches at the Australian Open.
- He beat American player Tommy Paul in straight sets to reach the last eight.
- Alcaraz ended his match against Paul without facing a break point in the last two sets.
- His first-serve percentage was 70% against Paul, his second-best in the tournament.
