Carlos Alcaraz is set to take on Yannick Hanfmann in the second round of the Australian Open on Tuesday at 10 p.m. ET. Alcaraz, who dispatched Adam Walton in straight sets in his opening match, enters this clash as a heavy favorite, boasting odds of -10,000 to win against Hanfmann.
The highly anticipated match will be broadcast on ESPN2 and can also be streamed live on fuboTV, which offers a free trial.
The match is part of the men’s singles second round at the prestigious Australian Open, taking place at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia. As the world No. 1, Alcaraz is looking to extend his impressive run and set records, as he aims to become the youngest player to achieve a career Grand Slam.
On opening night of the tournament, both Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka, the top seeds, delivered strong performances, advancing in straight sets amid an exciting atmosphere that featured tennis legends like Rod Laver and Roger Federer in the crowd. The event drew a record 100,763 fans to Melbourne Park, showcasing the enduring popularity of the Australian Open.
In the women’s singles, Venus Williams made headlines by becoming the oldest player in the history of the Australian Open at 45 years old. Despite a promising start against Olga Danilovic, she was unable to secure the win but plans to continue competing in the doubles category. Sabalenka, on the other hand, started her title defense successfully and is now set to face Chinese qualifier Bai Zhuoxuan in the next round.
The tournament has already seen several thrilling upsets, with notable matches resulting in the exits of higher-seeded players. For instance, Turkish qualifier Zeynep Sönmez surprised No. 11 seed Ekaterina Alexandrova, highlighting the unpredictable nature of this year’s tournament.
As the Australian Open continues, fans can look forward to more exciting matches, including appearances from Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek, and Novak Djokovic in the upcoming rounds. With so much talent on display and the potential for surprises, the tournament promises to be action-packed as it unfolds.