Novak Djokovic v Tomas Machac score before Jack Draper v Aleksandar Vukic - Jacob Fearnley is out after a straight-sets defeat to Alexander Zverev before Jack Draper takes on Australian favourite Alek

Jack Draper has had a short preparation this year for the first Grand Slam of the season, but after sterling five-set victories over useful Australians Thanasi Kokkinakis and Aleksandar Vukic, the Surrey ace may just about be ready to take on Carlos Alcaraz.

Australian Open 2025 scores and updates before Djokovic v Lehecka - The British No 1 faces a stiff task as Alcaraz looks to continue his chase for a career grand slam before Djokovic is in action late

MELBOURNE - Aryna Sabalenka brushed aside teenager Mirra Andreeva and Coco Gauff rallied past Belinda Bencic to reach the quarter-finals of the Australian Open and extend winning streaks as Melbourne Park stifled in the summer heat on Sunday.

British number one Jack Draper wins epic match against Aleksandar Vukic to reach fourth round of Australian Open.

Draper takes on Australian favourite Aleksandar Vukic after Novak Djokovic defeated Tomas Machac despite taking a medical timeout

When is the Jack Draper v Carlos Alcaraz start time in the UK at the 2025 Australian Open? What is the order of play for Day 8 on Sunday, January 19?

The British No 1 faces a stiff task as Alcaraz looks to continue his chase for a career grand slam before Djokovic is in action later

Draper is through to the Australian Open fourth round for the first time after an epic five-set win over Aleksandar Vukic

Follow live text and radio commentary featuring Jack Draper against Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open fourth round.

The top seed is probably happy with her decision, because now she has to go up against Andreeva again, in a much bigger event. The last time these two played at a Slam, at Roland Garros in 2024, Andreeva pulled off an upset in three close sets.