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10.18pm

Now it’s 1-0 to Alcaraz, third set

A bold service game from the Spaniard. The best word for him? Unrelentless.

Carlos Alcaraz leads Alex de Minaur 7-5, 6-2, 1-0

10.16pm

Analysis: Alcaraz turns the screws

Demon has looked at his team in dismay several times tonight, as he did again after losing the second set. Every time he looks close to getting back into the match, Alcaraz turns the screws. That relentless pressure has worn on Demon, who has begun missing balls he normally would not, while trying to stay aggressive. What was a mighty task at the start of the night is that much more difficult now.

10.10pm

Game and set Alcaraz

Bang! Just like that Alcaraz is up two sets to love. De Minaur dropped serve and collapses in the set 6-2. It was a daunting assignment pre-match, and it hasn’t got any easier for the Australian.

Carlos Alcaraz leads Alex de Minaur 7-5, 6-2

10.10pm

Analysis: ‘Unbelievable’ defence

Carlos Alcaraz’s ability to crank the volume on his ground strokes is well-documented, but his defence is unbelievable. Alex de Minaur can hardly do much more, and Alcaraz keeps absorbing what comes at him then going into attack mode. Demon’s had chances tonight, but Alcaraz remains well in charge.

10.09pm

Alcaraz’s permanent reminder

Two-time Australian Open champion and former world No.1 Jim Courier just reminded us all in commentary for Nine that Carlos Alcaraz has said he’d get a tattoo of a kangaroo if he won the Australian Open.

He’s already inked with the Statue of Liberty after first winning the US Open back in 2022 – his first major victory.

10.09pm

In pictures: The best of Chris Hopkins

The roar of approval from Carlos Alcaraz.Credit: Chris Hopkins

De Minaur is showing plenty of fight.Credit: Chris Hopkins

Alcaraz has shown simply awesome athleticism throughout his quarter final.Credit: Chris Hopkins

10.05pm

What a crucial game

Carlos Alcaraz holds serve, keeping Alex de Minaur at bay.

The world No.1 stared down a break point and didn’t relent. He wasn’t going to give up a service game easily. Alcaraz improves to 5-2 in the set after 40 minutes. This match could very quickly slip from de Minaur’s grasp now.

Fascinating tennis.

Carlos Alcaraz [1] leads Alex de Minaur [6] 7-5, 5-2 after 1 hour and 38 minutes

10.00pm

Game de Minaur

Well done Alex. A top-notch service game, holding to love. That’s exactly what the doctor ordered. A reminder that it’s only one break of serve in the second set. There’s plenty left in this contest. And de Minaur is up for the fight.

Carlos Alcaraz [1] leads Alex de Minaur [6] 7-5, 4-2

9.58pm

Jules steps out post-Lachie

The recently separated Jules Neale is hard-launching her post-Lachie Neale life via the Piper-Heidsieck on-court seats at the Australian Open today.

Jules Neale at the Piper-Heidsieck bar at Melbourne Park on Tuesday afternoon.Credit: Penny Stephens

Jules’ return to the social circuit follows relentless tabloid coverage of what she described on social media as “an unimaginable betrayal” by her husband, AFL player and former Brisbane Lions co-captain Lachie.

9.56pm

Alcaraz leads 4-1 in the set

More danger signs there for Alex de Minaur. Is this the match of his life? The Australian has been brilliant so far, but the scoreline, right now, shows otherwise. We’re 29 minutes into the second set and de Minaur simply must put his head down and hold serve here.

Carlos Alcaraz [1] leads Alex de Minaur [6] 7-5, 4-1

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