Carlos Alcaraz defeated Alex De Minaur 7–5, 6–2, 6–1 in the Australian Open quarter-final on hard court on 27 January 2026, confirming his status as the heavy pre-match favourite at odds of 1.14. De Minaur, available at 5.39, competed in the opening set before Alcaraz established control from the second frame onwards, progressively dismantling his opponent with successive set victories of increasing dominance. The Spaniard's performance underscored the gulf in class between the two players at this stage of the tournament, with De Minaur unable to sustain the competitive level required against one of the sport's elite competitors. Alcaraz's commanding display advances him to the semi-final and reinforces his standing as a genuine Grand Slam contender.