On January 23, matches of the fourth round of the Australian Open took place in the lower half of the men’s tournament bracket.
Andrey Rublev won back double match points and 0:5 in the final tie-break of the match with Holger Rune.
20-year-old Ben Shelton made it to the 1/4 finals on his first attempt, beating compatriot JJ Wolfe.
Novak Djokovic left no chance for Alex de Minaur, Tommy Paul defeated Roberto Bautista-Aguta.
Australian Open. 1/8 finals
Bottom mesh
Andrey Rublev [5] – 
Holger Rune [9] – 6:3, 3:6, 6:3, 4:6, 7:6(9)
Novak Djokovic [4] – 
Alex de Minaur [22] – 6:2, 6:1, 6:2
Ben Shelton – JJ Wolf – 6:7(5), 6:2, 6:7(4), 7:6(4), 6:2
Tommy Paul – 
Roberto Bautista-Agut [24] – 6:2, 4:6, 6:2, 7:5
Australian Open. Pairs 1/4 finals
Top mesh
Karen Khachanov [18] – Sebastian Korda [29]
Stefanos Tsitsipas [3] – 
Jiri Legechka
Bottom mesh
Andrey Rublev [5] – Novak Djokovic [4]
Ben Shelton – Tommy Paul
