Carlos Alcaraz marched into the third round of the Australian Open with a 6-0, 6-1, 6-4 win over Yoshihito Nishioka on Wednesday.
The Spaniard is bidding to become the youngest man to win a career Grand Slam. At 21, Alcaraz has already won the US Open (2022), back-to-back Wimbledon titles (2023, 2024) and the French Open (2024) and only needs the Australian Open crown to complete the set.
He next faces Portugal’s Nuno Borges, who knocked out 27th seed Jordan Thompson in straight sets in the second round.
Here is everything you need to know about Carlos Alcaraz vs. Nuno Borges, including TV and streaming options for the match.
Where to watch Carlos Alcaraz vs. Nuno Borges: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: Tennis Channel, ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo, ESPN+
Carlos Alcaraz vs. Nuno Borges will air on ESPN and Tennis Channel nationally. Tennis fans can also stream the match on Fubo and ESPN+.
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Carlos Alcaraz vs. Nuno Borges start time
- Date: Thursday, January 16
- Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
Carlos Alcaraz vs. Nuno Borges is scheduled to take place at 10:00 p.m ET on Thursday, January 16. The match will be played at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia.
Carlos Alcaraz vs. Nuno Borges Australian Open history
Here is how far Carlos Alcaraz and Nuno Borges have advanced each year at the Australian Open:
Carlos Alcaraz
| Year | Singles | Doubles |
| 2024 | Quarterfinals | – |
| 2023 | – | – |
| 2022 | Third Round | – |
| 2021 | Second Round | – |
Nuno Borges
| Year | Singles | Doubles |
| 2024 | Fourth Round | Second Round |
| 2023 | First Round | – |
Australian Open 2025 schedule
The first round of matches at the Australian Open 2025 will get underway on Sunday, January 12. The tournament will conclude on Sunday, January 26.
| Date | Events |
| Sunday, January 12 | Men’s & Women’s 1st Round |
| Monday, January 13 | Men’s & Women’s 1st Round |
| Tuesday, January 14 | Men’s & Women’s 1st Round |
| Wednesday, January 15 | Men’s & Women’s 2nd Round |
| Thursday, January 16 | Men’s & Women’s 2nd Round |
| Friday, January 17 | Men’s & Women’s 3rd Round |
| Saturday, January 18 | Men’s & Women’s 3rd Round |
| Sunday, January 19 | Men’s & Women’s 4th Round |
| Monday, January 20 | Men’s & Women’s 4th Round |
| Tuesday, January 21 | Men’s & Women’s Quarterfinals |
| Wednesday, January 22 | Men’s & Women’s Quarterfinals |
| Thursday, January 23 | Women’s Semifinals |
| Friday, January 24 | Men’s Semifinals |
| Saturday, January 25 | Women’s Singles Final, Men’s Doubles Final |
| Sunday, January 26 | Women’s Doubles Final, Men’s Singles Final |
