Carlos Alcaraz def. Tommy Paul
7-6(6) 6-4 7-5
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Tommy Paul 7-6(6) 6-4 7-5 in the 2026 Australian Open fourth round on hard courts on January 25, 2026.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Carlos Alcaraz | Tommy Paul |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | ||
AcesServes that land in and are not touched by the returner. | 2 | 7 |
Double faultsService points lost by missing both first and second serve. | 0 | 5 |
First serve %Percentage of service points where the first serve landed in. | 73.0% | 60.0% |
First serve points won %Percentage of points won after making a first serve. | 78.0% | 80.0% |
Second serve points won %Percentage of second-serve points won, including points lost through double faults. | 68.0% | 43.0% |
Break points saved %Percentage of break points won by the server. | 50.0% | 70.0% |
Service points won %Percentage of all points won while serving. | 76.0% | 65.0% |
| Returning | ||
Break points converted %Percentage of break-point chances won by the returner. | 30.0% | 50.0% |
Return points won %Percentage of all points won while returning. | 35.0% | 24.0% |
| Overall | ||
Total points won %Percentage of all completed points won. | 54.0% | 46.0% |
Match Serve+This match’s service points won percentage minus the tour’s season average, in percentage points. Zero is average; +5 means five points above average. Match-weighted available stats; no opponent adjustment. | +11.5 | +0.5 |
Match Return+This match’s return points won percentage minus the tour’s season average, in percentage points. Zero is average; +5 means five points above average. Match-weighted available stats; no opponent adjustment. | -0.5 | -11.5 |
* Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the ATP 2026 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.
Win Probability
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Player Comparison
| Field | Carlos Alcaraz | Tommy Paul |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ESP | USA |
| Birth date | May 5, 2003 | May 17, 1997 |
| Age | 22 | 28 |
| Height | 183 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 1 | 20 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 12,050 | 2,050 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,357 | 1,959 |
| Current career W-L | 299–69 | 240–154 |
| Current career earnings | $66,033,826 | $15,628,263 |
Path
Carlos Alcaraz's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corentin Moutet | 6-2 6-4 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 23, 2026 | R32 |
| Yannick Hanfmann | 7-6(4) 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 21, 2026 | R64 |
| Adam Walton | 6-3 7-6(2) 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 18, 2026 | R128 |
Carlos Alcaraz's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex de Minaur | 7-5 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 27, 2026 | QF |
Tommy Paul's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alejandro Davidovich Fokina | 6-1 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 23, 2026 | R32 |
| Thiago Agustin Tirante | 6-3 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 21, 2026 | R64 |
| Aleksandar Kovacevic | 6-4 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 19, 2026 | R128 |