Carlos Alcaraz dropped his first set of the tournament but still safely secured his passage into the fourth round of the Australian Open with a 6-2, 6-4, 6-7 (3), 6-3 victory over Nuno Borges on Friday.

The British No 1 is through to the Australian Open fourth round for the first time and will play Alcaraz for the fourth time

Carlos Alcaraz dives full length to retrieve a passing shot, returning it in spectacular fashion before losing his racquet and the point. Watch the match highlights between Nuno Borges & Carlos Alcaraz in Round 3 of the 2025 Australian Open.

Australian Open actions continues on Day 6 with the beginning of the third round. Eight men’s singles matches are on the docket, including No. 3 seed Carlos Alcaraz squaring off against the in-form Nuno Borges.