Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the third round of the 2026 Australian Open by defeating Yannick Hanfmann 6-3, 7-6(2), 6-2.

Carlos Alcaraz, the world's No. On January 21, he defeated Yannick Hanfmann 6-3, 7-6(2), 6-2 in the second round of the 2026 Australian Open to advance to the third round. The match, held at Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena, was Alcaraz's fourth appearance in the tournament's third round in five years. Hanfmann, looking for his first Grand Slam third-round berth, ended an eight-match losing streak in the majors with a four-set victory over Zachary Svajda in the opening round. Alcaraz, who has a 2-0 head-to-head record against Hanfmann, including a 2023 ATP match in Beijing, maintained his impressive form with a straight-set victory. The match was broadcast on ESPN2 and ESPN+, with live streaming available on fuboTV, DIRECTV, and ESPN+.