Australian Open 2026 Day 4 Recap

Day 4 of the 2026 Australian Open was one for the hierarchy: the seeds held agency throughout the board, navigating tough matchups, lengthy tiebreaks, and five-set assessments to finish a clear sweep into the third spherical.

Carlos Alcaraz set the tone with a measured straight-sets win over Yannick Hanfmann after a gruelling opening set, whereas Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Zverev each recovered from early resistance to maneuver on.

Elsewhere, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina survived a five-set battle with Reilly Opelka, Andrey Rublev fought by way of a dropped set, and Alex de Minaur flipped a gradual begin right into a dominant four-set win.

Regardless of rain chaos on the outer courts, the large names underneath the roof powered by way of, making certain no seeded exits on the day.

Right here’s a full breakdown of the Day 4 outcomes, the important thing matches, and highlights.

Day 4 2026 Australian Open Spherical of 64 Outcomes

Winner
Loser
Rating

Carlos Alcaraz (1)
Yannick Hanfmann
7-6(4) 6-3 6-2

Corentin Moutet (32)
Michael Zheng
3-6 6-1 6-3 2-0

Tommy Paul (19)
Thiago Agustín Tirante
6-3 6-4 6-2

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (14)
Reilly Opelka
6-3 7-6(3) 5-7 4-6 6-4

Alexander Bublik (10)
Márton Fucsovics
7-5 6-4 7-5

Tomás Martín Etcheverry
Arthur Fery
7-6(4) 6-1 6-3

Frances Tiafoe (29)
Francisco Comesaña
6-4 6-3 4-6 6-2

Alex de Minaur (6)
Hamad Medjedović
6(5)-7 6-2 6-2 6-1

Alexander Zverev (3)
Alexandre Müller
6-3 4-6 6-3 6-4

Cameron Norrie (26)
Emilio Nava
6-1 7-6(3) 4-6 7-6(5)

Francisco Cerúndolo (18)
Damir Džumhur
6-3 6-2 6-1

Andrey Rublev (13)
Jaime Faria
6-4 6-3 4-6 7-5

Daniil Medvedev (11)
Quentin Halys
6(9)-7 6-3 6-4 6-2

Fabian Marozsán
Kamil Majchrzak
6-3 6-4 7-6(5)

Learner Tien (25)
Alexander Shevchenko
6-2 5-7 6-1 6-0

Nuno Borges
Jordan Thompson
6(9)-7 6-3 6-2 6-4

Key Matches

Carlos Alcaraz (1) def. Yannick Hanfmann 7-6(4), 6-3, 6-2

Carlos Alcaraz overcame a spirited problem from Yannick Hanfmann in a tense opener (tight first-set tiebreak in a set that lasted 78 minutes), then pulled away together with his trademark aptitude and energy.

It was sturdy serving and baseline magic, sealing the deal for the Spaniard in opposition to the tough Hanfmann, who has an excellent backhand and has moments the place his recreation actually catches fireplace.

I didn’t see myself [as having played] that effectively. However then speaking to my staff, I realised that I performed higher than I assumed, which I believe is nice. Clearly, I’m nonetheless getting used to the circumstances and to enjoying higher. I believe in entrance of me, I simply performed in opposition to an excellent participant right now. However simply glad that I’m simply enhancing every single day after each match. So hopefully being higher within the subsequent spherical. Alcaraz on his win.

Daniil Medvedev def. Quentin Halys 6(9)-7, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2

Daniil Medvedev dropped a nail-biting first-set tiebreak however bounced again, successful the subsequent three units convincingly to proceed his kind down underneath.

Apparently, he doesn’t assume he’s enjoying in addition to he did in Brisbane and isn’t fairly attuned with the floor, however is glad to be within the third spherical after a string of disappointing Grand Slam outcomes.

Alexander Zverev (3) def. Alexandre Muller 6-3, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4

Final yr’s finalist, Alexander Zverer, got here by way of a four-set battle in opposition to Alexandre Muller, dropping the second however dominating the remaining with distinctive serving: 18 aces and 71% of first-serve factors received. Has Zverev made enhancements within the off seson that convey him nearer to Sinner and Alcaraz? I don’t assume so, however he’s preserving himself within the combine.

Different notable matches noticed Andrey Rublev struggle by way of a dropped set to beat Jaime Faria; Alejandro Davidovich Fokina survive a five-set thriller vs. Reilly Opelka; Cameron Norrie saved British hopes going (regardless of rain delays, he was three factors from successful when interrupted); Tomas Martin Etcheverry cruised previous Arthur Fery; and Francisco Cerundolo dominated Damir Dzumhur. Rain brought about chaos on outer courts, however the large names underneath the roof powered by way of.

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