Carlos Alcaraz hailed his adapted serve as “an important weapon” in his armoury after defeating Tommy Paul in straight sets at the Australian Open on Sunday.
The Spanish top seed has yet to drop a set during his first four matches at Melbourne Park this year and looks in fine fettle for his bid to complete a career Grand Slam by securing his first title Down Under.
The six-time Major winner made it to the quarter-finals for a third year in a row following a 7-6, 6-4, 7-5 victory over the American 19th seed on Rod Laver Arena.
It will also be his 14th appearance in the last eight of a Slam, meaning he has beaten the record previously held by Bjo
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