Alexander Zverev has reached the Australian Open quarterfinals for the fourth time and will face Tommy Paul next.

World number two Alex Zverev overcame a mid-match wobble and the baseline power of Ugo Humbert to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals with a 6-1 2-6 6-3 6-2 win on Sunday. Zverev was knocked off his stride in the second set by the lefthanded Frenchman,

Alexander Zverev is safely through to his fourth Australian Open quarter-final. The German faced Ugo Humbert in the fourth round at John Cain Arena and earned a 6-1, 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 victory in two hours and 16 minutes.

Alexander Zverev warned Sunday he can "do a lot of damage" at the Australian Open but is wary of "smart" quarter-final opponent Tommy Paul.

World number two Alex Zverev credited his brother Mischa for his mastery of left-handers after beating a 26th in succession in Frenchman Ugo Humbert to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals on Sunday.

France's top player, Ugo Humbert, advanced to the last-16 at the Australian Open for the first time on Friday after compatriot Arthur Fils retired from his third-round match due to a foot injury.

Alexander Zverev's post-match interviewer at the Australian Open humbly apologised after the tennis star jokingly pointed out that she had a croaky voice during their post-match chat. Andrea Petkovic, the former German women's singles player, has spoken to dozens over players over the years after turning to media work following her retirement.