Jack Draper vs Carlos Alcaraz Prediction & Picks - ATP Australian Open

Prediction published on 1/18/25, 11:56 AM  by Lou Aguila | Modified on 1/18/25 at 11:59 AM in ATP Australian Open Picks

Carlos Alcaraz’s quest to become the youngest ever to complete a career Grand Slam continues on Sunday as he faces a dangerous foe, Jack Draper, in the fourth round of the 2025 Australian Open. Carlito continued to sizzle in Melbourne as the world’s No.2 player posted another convincing win over Nuno Borges of Portugal 6-2 6-4 6-7(3) 6-2 on Friday. Alcaraz dropped a set for the first time in this tournament, but nonetheless his emphatic four-set win showcased the kind of talent he is. The Spaniard served exceptionally well in the match, scoring 9 aces and winning 84 percent of his first serves. He also prevented Borges from converting a single point in their match. Draper, meanwhile, survived his third consecutive five-set match on Friday, outgunning Aleksandar Vukic of Australia 6-4 2-6 5-7 7-6(5) 7-6(8). Draper, who had a breakthrough campaign at the 2024 US Open where he reached the semifinal of a Grand Slam tournament for the first time, showcased incredible stamina and mental toughness to come out on top of every important rally in the match, especially in the fifth and deciding set. The win sent Draper to his first stint in the fourth round of the Australian Open.