Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the Australian Open fourth round with a 6-2, 6-4, 6-1 victory over Corentin Moutet. The world No. 1 acknowledged the Frenchman's creative shot-making kept him on his toes, calling it a fun but challenging match. Alcaraz even joked about losing their personal drop-shot competition.

Moutet's unorthodox style, featuring tweeners and underarm serves, provided a unique test for the top seed. While the scoreline appears dominant, Alcaraz faced moments of tension, including surrendering a 3-0 lead in the second set. He now meets Tommy Paul next, a familiar foe with whom he's had great battles.

In other action, Daniil Medvedev staged a dramatic comeback, rallying from two sets down to defeat Fabian Marozsan. This marked his fifth Grand Slam comeback from 0-2. He'll face a rematch against Learner Tien, the American who stunned him here last year, adding another layer of intrigue to the draw.