Australian Open 2025: Novak Djokovic outclasses Carlos Alcaraz in a thriller to reach semis - Action in Images

Djokovic rolled back the years at the scene of his greatest achievements on Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne with a 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 triumph over Alcaraz.

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Novak Djokovic beat his new rival Carlos Alcaraz 4-6 6-4 6-3 6-4 in a high-octane battle to reach the Australian Open semi-finals. (REUTERS)

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Novak Djokovic lost the first set but bounced back in style to clinch the next three despite a groin injury. Djokovic was far more aggressive from the second set, which shifted the momentum in his favour. (AFP)

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After the stellar win, Novak Djokovic went towards his coach Andy Murray and celebrated the hard-fought triumph which lasted about four hours. (REUTERS)

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Spain's Carlos Alcaraz reacts and acknowledges the Melbourne crowd after losing his quarter final match against Serbia's Novak Djokovic. (REUTERS)

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Novak Djokovic had to take a medical time-out during the first set as he had discomfort in his groin and returned a few minutes later. (REUTERS)

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Minutes after Djokovic returned from his medical timeout, with his groin taped, Alcaraz served out the first set with a blistering 190 km/h ace, perfectly placed to give the 24-times Grand Slam champion no chance of making a return. (AP)

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Novak Djokovic was far more aggressive in the second set and made several forays towards the net. He started taking control of the game and didn't allow Alcaraz to settle much on the court. (AP)

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Spain's Carlos Alcaraz was livid with himself on several occasions as he looked clueless on how to beat Novak Djokovic who controlled the last three sets to outclass him. (REUTERS)