In the Round of 64 at the Australian Open on Tuesday, Yoshihito Nishioka (ranked No. 65) takes on Carlos Alcaraz (No. 3).In Nishioka’s last competition, he was defeated by Holger Vitus

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Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the third round of the Australian Open after a commanding performance against Yoshihito Nishioka, winning 6-0, 6-1, 6-4. The Spanish third seed, who served 14 aces, credited off-season adjustments and aims to become the youngest men's winner at the tournament since Novak Djokovic in 2008.

MELBOURNE–After clubbing 14 aces in a whirlwind victory at the Australian Open 2025 on Wednesday, Carlos Alcaraz made no secret of his aspirations for his retooled serve. “Am I a serve bot?” Alcaraz scribbled on a camera lens at Margaret Court Arena where he thrashed Japan’s Yoshihito Nishioka 6-0 6-1 6-4 to reach the third round.

Carlos Alcaraz hilariously asked if he was a 'serve bot' after his incredible win over Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka in the second round of the Australian Open on Wednesday, January 15. Alcaraz served up a barrage of aces which stunned Nishioka in Melbourne.

The Australian Open is still at scorching temperatures as we head to the Round of 64, pitting Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka against powerful Carlos Alcaraz. This match will indeed be an interesting style clash: Nishioka's quick footwork and defensive finesse pitted against Alcaraz's relentless power and precision.

No. 3 seed Carlos Alcaraz breezed past Yoshihito Nishioka 6-0, 6-1, 6-4 in 81 minutes Wednesday to march into the third round of the Australian Open.

Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz has moved a step closer to a career Grand Slam after he beat Japan’s Yoshihito Nishioka in the second round on Wednesday (Jan 15). Chasing his first Australian Open title, Alcaraz beat his Japanese opponent 6-0,

The second round of the Australian Open kicks off on Day 4 with 16 men’s singles matches. Carlos Alcaraz, hunting for the career Grand Slam, squares off against Yoshihito Nishioka.