Carlos Alcaraz Advances at Australian Open

Carlos Alcaraz, the 21-year-old Spanish tennis star, kicked off his 2025 Australian Open campaign with a decisive victory over Kazakhstan's Alexander Shevchenko, winning 6-1, 7-5, 6-1. Despite a brief struggle in the second set, where he fell behind 3-5, Alcaraz showcased his resilience by mounting a comeback to secure the win in just under two hours. He is aiming to become the youngest player to complete a career Grand Slam, having already won four major titles. Alcaraz's aggressive play resulted in 37 winners, and he is set to face Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka in the next round. Coach Juan Carlos Ferrero returned courtside after missing last year’s tournament due to knee surgery, and Alcaraz expressed excitement over his guidance. The Spanish player, seeded to potentially meet Novak Djokovic in the quarter-finals, aims for his first Australian Open title this year.