Novak Djokovic advanced to the Australian Open quarter-finals, defeating Jiri Lehecka in straight sets. Djokovic will face Carlos Alcaraz, who progressed after Jack Draper retired from their match. This marks Djokovic’s 15th quarter-final appearance at Melbourne Park, tying Roger Federer’s record. Djokovic and Alcaraz have a 4-3 head-to-head record, with the Serb leading.