Carlos Alcaraz had a special face cheering for him at the Australian Open on Tuesday, January 27. South Korean DJ and singer Peggy Gou was seen sitting in his player box during his big quarterfinal win in Melbourne. Just days earlier, the two were spotted having dinner together in Seoul. Carlos Alcaraz played calm, fast, and fearless tennis as he beat Australian star Alex de Minaur in straight sets at Rod Laver Arena. He won the match 7-5, 6-2, 6-1 and moved into the semifinals of the 2026 Australian Open.The crowd strongly supported Alex de Minaur, but Carlos Alcaraz stayed focused. Cameras often showed Peggy Gou watching closely and reacting to key points. Her presence quickly became a talking point on social media and among fans at the stadium. The win once again showed why Carlos Alcaraz is the World No. 1 and one of the biggest stars in men’s tennis today.
Carlos Alcaraz shines as Peggy Gou watches quarterfinal win over Alex de Minaur at Australian Open 2026
Alex de Minaur fought hard in the first set and pushed Carlos Alcaraz in long rallies. One point stood out. The two played a 16-shot rally that had the crowd on its feet. Carlos Alcaraz won the point when Alex de Minaur’s return hit the top of the net and went out. That moment helped Alcaraz take the first set 7-5.After that, the match moved quickly. Carlos Alcaraz used his speed, sharp shots, and strong defense to control the next two sets. Alex de Minaur tried to change the pace, but Alcaraz always had an answer.Peggy Gou looked fully into the match. She smiled, reacted, and clapped during key moments. TV cameras caught her surprise after the long rally in the first set.After the match, Carlos Alcaraz spoke about Peggy Gou during his press conference. He confirmed their friendship and shared his hopes for the week ahead.“Yes she’s a friend. She’s really really cool and I better win next round if I want to see her playing so I’m just happy to see her around. Just got great support from her, which is really really cool. Hopefully I’ll watch her play on Sunday,” Carlos Alcaraz said.Peggy Gou is set to perform as the main act of the Australian Open Live series at Melbourne Park. Her show will take place before the men’s singles final on Sunday, February 1. She will be joined by Shygirl Presents Club Shy, Baby J, and Bryson Hill.To reach his first Australian Open final, Carlos Alcaraz must now beat Alexander Zverev in the semifinals on Friday. Their head-to-head record is tied at 6-6. Earlier this month, Carlos Alcaraz and Peggy Gou were seen having dinner in Seoul. That was around the time Carlos Alcaraz played an exhibition match against Jannik Sinner before flying to Australia.
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