Carlos Alcaraz Advances in Australian Open

Carlos Alcaraz delivered a commanding performance in the second round of the 2025 Australian Open, defeating Yoshihito Nishioka with a score of 6-0, 6-1, 6-4. Notably, Alcaraz showcased a significantly improved serve, hitting 14 aces and achieving a first-serve win rate of 89%, following a service motion tweak in the off-season. He humorously questioned whether he was a 'serve bot' by writing it on a camera lens after the match. Alcaraz's new serving technique aims to reduce stress on the body and improve accuracy, with hopes of rivalling top serve specialists like Reilly Opelka. The Spaniard is focused on winning the Australian Open to complete a Career Grand Slam. Despite being a third seed and a four-time Grand Slam champion, Alcaraz has been playing at Margaret Court Arena rather than the main center court, which he prefers.