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Gigi Salmon is joined by Russell Fuller and Annabel Croft to wrap up Day 8 at the Australian Open with Carlos Alcaraz's serve in the spotlight and whether it's been modelled on Novak Djokovic.

Djokovic himself has a walkover into the last eight but what does Alex De Minaur’s run means for the home fans?

There’s also chat on Aryna Sabalenka’s record-breaking tie-break streak and the rapid rise of American teenager Iva Jovic.

Timecodes:

01:49 – Why Alcaraz is still Annabel’s title favourite

04:01 – Is Alcaraz modelling his serve on Djokovic?

05:03 – Alcaraz reflects on his improved serve

07:59 – Djokovic moves straight into the quarter-finals

12:16 – Is Alex De Minaur ready for the next step?

17:04 – Sabalenka thriving in the pressure moments

18:15 – Teenager Iva Jovic reaches the last eight

19:15 – Could Serena make a comeback?

Published on Sunday, 25th January 2026.

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