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Carlos Alcaraz has charged into the fourth round of the Australian Open with a four sets win against Portugal’s Nuno Borges.

Borges did a great job to take the third set in a tie-break, but Alcaraz proved too strong, winning the match 6-2, 6-4, 6-7 (3-7), 6-2 in two hours and 55 minutes.

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain.Credit: Getty Images

The dazzling Spaniard said he was glad to be given centre court today after playing his opening two matches at Margaret Court Arena.

“I missed Rod Laver. I’m just really, really happy to be able to play here once again,” Alcaraz said.

“I tried my best tennis here. For me, it’s been a pleasure. Every time I step on this court, I say many times it’s a really beautiful court, and the last time I played here I lost, so I really wanted to get the win here on Rod Laver Arena.

“I’m just happy to see a full crowd watching my matches. I’m privileged to feel this love here in Australia, in your part of the world.

The Australian Open is the only grand slam Alcaraz hasn’t won. Every time he wins a slam he gets a tattoo, with a strawberry for Wimbledon, the Eiffel Tower for Roland Garros, and the date of his first US Open win.

Alcaraz confirmed he would be getting a tattoo of an iconic Australian animal if he won in Melbourne this month.

“It’s a kangaroo, that’s for sure,” he said.

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