Carlos Alcaraz continued his impressive run at the Australian Open, easing into the quarterfinals as he pursues his first Melbourne title. The top-seeded Spaniard showcased his dominance on the court, overcoming his opponent in straight sets. Alcaraz's sights are now set on the semifinals, marking a significant step in his quest to claim the only Grand Slam missing from his collection.

Meanwhile, Aryna Sabalenka also secured her place in the quarterfinals, demonstrating her power and resilience. The top-ranked Belarusian, aiming for her third Australian Open title in four years, overcame a tough challenge from Victoria Mboko. Sabalenka's victory came after a compelling match that tested her nerves and skill.

Alcaraz, the six-time Grand Slam champion, has been steadily improving throughout the tournament. He has never progressed past the quarterfinals in his previous appearances at Melbourne Park. With his sights set on a semifinal berth, Alcaraz is determined to make a deep run in this year's competition.

Sabalenka's journey to the quarterfinals was not without its challenges. In her previous match, she admitted to feeling "emotionally all over the place". Despite the emotional rollercoaster, Sabalenka has remained focused on her goal of securing another Australian Open title. Sabalenka won against Victoria Mboko with a score of 6-1, 7-6 (1). Sabalenka exhibited a high-powered serve, delivering three aces in the opening set and dominating the 19-year-old Canadian in just 31 minutes at Rod Laver Arena. Although Sabalenka wasn't as dominant in the second set, due to more unforced errors, she was still able to dominate in the tiebreaker. This was Sabalenka's 20th straight tiebreak victory.

Looking ahead, Alcaraz is set to face Tommy Paul in a highly anticipated quarterfinal match. Sabalenka will face the winner of Iva Jovic and Yulia Putintseva. As the tournament progresses, both Alcaraz and Sabalenka are emerging as strong contenders for the Australian Open title.