Alcaraz faces a mouthwatering quarter-final clash with Novak Djokovic, who refused to do his regular on-court interview after winning. He later explained he was protesting after a TV presenter working with the host broadcaster made "offensive" comments.

"In the first set, she played great tennis, and it was tough for me to be on the offense," Gauff said. Coco Gauff's consecutive-set streak ended at the Australian Open. Her bid for a second Grand Slam title continued on Sunday with a 5-7,

Alcaraz leads the head-to-head 2-1 but Draper won their most recent encounter in straight sets at Queen’s last summer. Draper-Alcaraz has a not before 4:30am UK start time but that now looks subject to whatever time Coco Gauff and Belinda Bencic finish. The ladies have just started the deciding set.

British number one Jack Draper, up against Australian Thanasi Kokkinakis on John Cain Arena, and Jodie Burrage, who will face American third seed Coco Gauff on Rod Laver Arena, both have the security of playing in the night session on their respective show courts. They are scheduled to play from 8am.

Meanwhile, Fearnley reached the third round on his Australian Open debut with a comeback victory over Arthur Cazaux. Fearnley dropped the first set after a rain delay but the Scot did not blink and came back to win 3-6 7-5 6-2 6-3. His astonishing rise will continue when he plays the second seed Alexander Zverev for a place in the last-16.

Coco Gauff, the No. 3 seed at the Australian Open, advanced to the fourth round on Friday night with a 6-4, 6-2 win over Leylah Fernandez. The victory extended Gauff’s win streak to eight matches and 16 sets this season. Reflecting on her journey, Gauff expressed gratitude for her career and the lessons she’s learned along the way.

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

Naomi Osaka, a two-time champion in Australia, stopped playing because of a strained abdominal muscle after dropping the first set of her match against Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Belinda Bencic.

British No 1 Draper was left hobbled after a brutal run to the last 16 and called time after two sets against the classy Alcaraz, who could meet Djokovic in the quarter-finals

While there have been plenty of surprises in the men’s bracket so far, most of the top women have progressed through the draw without an issue.

The 23-year-old Fearnley, ranked 92nd, defeated Australian Nick Kyrgios in straight sets in the first overseas Grand Slam match of his fledgling career. "All things considered I think it has to be the best match I've ever played," said Fearnley, who only left university last April.

Draper has only had two second serves to look at, and actually won both of those points. The British No 1 will have to hold to stay in this first set. SET! Coco Gauff converts the opening break to ...