Alcaraz shines in 100th Grand Slam match as Sabalenka and Gauff stutter

Al JazeeraCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by News AgenciesJanuary 23, 2026 at 11:42 AM

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At the 2026 Australian Open, Carlos Alcaraz continued his dominant run, defeating Corentin Moutet in his 100th Grand Slam match and advancing to the next round. Alcaraz, aiming to become the youngest man to win all four majors, showcased impressive skill in Melbourne. While Alcaraz had an easy victory, both Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff faced tough challenges in their matches but ultimately progressed. Young players like Iva Jovic and Victoria Mboko also made notable advancements, with Mboko set to face Sabalenka in the next round. The tournament is currently underway in Melbourne Park.

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France 40% Victoria Mboko 40% Jasmine Paolini 40% Iva Jovic 40% Anastasia Potapova ×350% Spain 50% Melbourne Park ×260% Corentin Moutet ×660% Coco Gauff ×260% Aryna Sabalenka ×370% Australian Open ×380% Carlos Alcaraz ×790%

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carlos alcaraz 100% australian open 100% grand slam 80% aryna sabalenka 70% coco gauff 70% tennis 60% melbourne park 50% tournament 50% corentin moutet 40%