Carlos Alcaraz eases into last 8 in bid for maiden Melbourne title

Carlos Alcaraz stepped up his bid for a maiden Australian Open title with a masterclass to reach the quarterfinals on Sunday by dismissing the American Tommy Paul. The six-time Grand Slam champion won 7-6 (8/6), 6-4, 7-5 to equal his best run in Melbourne and is yet to drop a set. READ: Carlos Alcaraz scores