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Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz, Australian Open 2025 Highlights: Novak outclasses the Spaniard to reach semi-final
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz, Australian Open 2025 Highlights: Novak Djokovic stamped his authority in the high-octane quarterfinal clash against Carlos Alcaraz to reach the semi-final. The Serbian great lost the first set but bounced back to clinch next three to outclass the Spaniard.
- 7:30 PM IST, Jan 21Novak Djokovic beats Carlos Alcaraz
- 7:20 PM IST, Jan 21Djoko on fire, makes it 5-3
- 7:01 PM IST, Jan 21Djokovic makes it 4-2
- 6:47 PM IST, Jan 21Djoko breaks another points
- 6:36 PM IST, Jan 21Djoko controls fourth set
- 6:26 PM IST, Jan 21Djoko clinches third set 6-3
- 6:19 PM IST, Jan 21Djoko dominates
- 6:04 PM IST, Jan 21Djoko takes advantage
- 5:36 PM IST, Jan 21Djoko clinches second set
- 5:01 PM IST, Jan 21Novak Djokovic makes it 3-0
- 4:47 PM IST, Jan 21Carlos clinces first set 6-4
- 4:42 PM IST, Jan 21Djoko takes medical time-out
- 4:12 PM IST, Jan 21Djoko bounces back
- 4:07 PM IST, Jan 21Carlos makes it 2-2
- 3:59 PM IST, Jan 21Djoko gains momentum
- 3:54 PM IST, Jan 21Djoko takes first point!
- 3:50 PM IST, Jan 21Djokovic serves first!
- 3:42 PM IST, Jan 21Djoko and Carlos out in middle
- 3:25 PM IST, Jan 21Pavlyuchenkova fights back!
- 3:12 PM IST, Jan 21Other results
- 2:30 PM IST, Jan 21Djoko dropped two sets on his way to the quarters
- 2:17 PM IST, Jan 21Djokovic still favourite despite a shaky start
- 1:39 PM IST, Jan 21Alcaraz looks to level the scoreline!
- 1:01 PM IST, Jan 21Djokovic expecting a "big battle"
- 12:40 PM IST, Jan 21Djoko beats Alcaraz in Paris Olympics!
- 12:28 PM IST, Jan 21Alcaraz dropped only one set so far!
- 12:18 PM IST, Jan 21Head to Head
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz, Australian Open 2025 Highlights: Novak Djokovic extended his lead over Carlos Alcaraz and registered a massive win in the quarterfinal of the Australian Open. Despite losing the first set 4-6, Djokovic bounced back in style to clinch the next three sets - 6-4, 6-3 and 6-4 to reach the semi-final. Meanwhile, he stepped up on occasion once again and stamped his authority over Carlos Alcaraz to clinch back-to-back sets. The young Spaniard ran out of ideas in the third set as Djokovic completely dominated him to clinch it 6-3. The Serbian clinched the second set to level the quarter-final and didn't stop there and made sure Alcaraz felt some heat by winning another set to take the lead. He is putting up another legendary performance here despite the groin discomfort. Meanwhile, Alcaraz made a succession of errors in the second set and the 37-year-old Djokovic sent a backhand winner down the line to level the match....Read More
Earlier, Alcaraz clinched the first set 6-4 here as he came from behind to clinch it. Minutes after Djokovic returns from his medical timeout, with his groin taped, Alcaraz serves out the first set with a blistering 190 km/h ace, perfectly placed to leave the 24-time Grand Slam champion no chance of a return. The two superstars are putting up a show here with some high-quality tennis on display. Novak Djokovic took the early advantage, but Carlos Alcaraz soon matched the beats to level it 2-2. The quarter-final has lived up to the hype so far. It is a proper heavyweight clash to decide one spot in the men's singles semi-finals of the 2025 Australian Open as 10-time champion Novak Djokovic faces third seed Carlos Alcaraz. The 37-year-old Djokovic, seeded seventh, is chasing his 25th Grand Slam title while 21-year-old Alcaraz, already a winner of four Majors, is looking to make it past the quarterfinals of the Australian Open for the first time in his career.
Alcaraz had lost in the quarterfinals of last year's Australian Open as well, losing to Alexander Zverev. Djokovic has a 4-3 edge in matches with Alcaraz and beat the Spaniard in the Paris Olympics final in their last meeting. However, Alcaraz won their last two Slam encounters, the 2023 and 2024 Wimbledon finals.
Having looked almost invincible at various points in the last five years, it has been a comparatively shaky road to the quarterfinals in Melbourne this year for Djokovic. He was pushed in the first round to four sets by the unheralded Nishesh Basavareddy and by 24th seed Jiri Lehecka forced a tie-breaker in the last set of Djokovic's fourth round match. At the end of that clash, Djokovic walked passed Jim Courier without doing the customary post-match on-court interview as a protest against "disrespect" shown by a senior Australian presenter working for the host broadcaster. There is almost always something more than tennis whenever Djokovic is involved and it is no different this year.
Alcaraz is wary that there is still life in the ageing Djokovic yet, on the veteran's favourite court where he has lifted the trophy 10 times. "When we are seeing him playing, he seems like he's young again, it's unbelievable. He's in really good shape," said Alcaraz.
Meanwhile, Djokovic said he was expecting a "big battle" against the heir to Spanish legend and former fellow Big 3 member Rafael Nadal. "We had some long battles, long exchanges. The kind of matches that I played against him remind me of my match-ups versus Nadal in terms of the intensity and the energy on the court," said the Serb.
Djokovic vs Alcaraz LIVE Score: Novak Djokovic beats Carlos Alcaraz
Djokovic vs Alcaraz LIVE Score: Genius stuff from Novak Djokovic! He has outclassed his new rival to reach the semi-final of the Australian Open 2025. After losing the first set, he looked more determined and aggressive with his approach to win back-to-back sets, as Carlos Alcaraz looked out of ideas most of the time in the thrilling clash. He reaches 50th semi-final in a grand slam while Alcaraz's tournament ends here. He did put up a solid fight but Djokovic was too good once again and won the match 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 and 6-4
Djokovic vs Alcaraz LIVE Score: Djoko on fire, makes it 5-3
Djokovic vs Alcaraz LIVE Score: For a minute, it looked like the tide was shifting a bit, but Novak Djokovic didn't let it happen and broke another point here to make it 5-3. Carlos Alcaraz took the early lead there, but Djokovic bounced back to claim another point in the fourth set to move an inch closer to a massive win.
Djokovic vs Alcaraz LIVE Score: Alcaraz puts up a solid fightback
Djokovic vs Alcaraz LIVE Score: Carlos Alcaraz is sticking around here as he breaks a crucial point to bounce back in the fourth set. Novak Djokovic was livid with himself after losing the 33-shot rally which also blew away his advantage. The Serbian is still leading the set 4-3
Djokovic vs Alcaraz LIVE Score: Djokovic makes it 4-2
Djokovic vs Alcaraz LIVE Score: Carlos Alcaraz is in no mood to give up easily here, but Novak Djokovic knows very well how to get the job done, as he has done it on numerous occasions in the past. He breaks another point here which went for around 10 minutes and makes it 4-2.
Djokovic vs Alcaraz LIVE Score: Carlos fights back
Djokovic vs Alcaraz LIVE Score: Carlos Alcaraz is trying to find his feet back in the game as he breaks Novak Djokovic quite comfortably to make it 2-3 in the fourth set. He holds his nerves well there to force Djokovic to commit back-to-back errors.
Djokovic vs Alcaraz LIVE Score: Djoko breaks another points
Djokovic vs Alcaraz LIVE Score: Novak Djokovic was smiling after making life difficult for Carlos Alcaraz. He broke another point to make it 3-1 in the fourth set, and he is looking to seal the deal in this set itself now.
Djokovic vs Alcaraz LIVE Score: Djoko controls fourth set
Djokovic vs Alcaraz LIVE Score: Novak Djokovic breaks Carlos Alcaraz early in the fourth set to claim two early points. The Spaniard is looking a bit clueless now on how to bounce back here, as Novak is running things here with complete control.
Djokovic vs Alcaraz LIVE Score: Djoko clinches third set 6-3
Djokovic vs Alcaraz LIVE Score: Novak Djokovic is in his element now and enjoying his performance in the middle. He is showcasing the Melbourne crowd why he is the 10-time Australian Open winner and Carlos Alcaraz is witnessing greatness from the other end. The Serbian clinched back-to-back sets here.
Djokovic vs Alcaraz LIVE Score: Djoko dominates
Djokovic vs Alcaraz LIVE Score: Carlos Alcaraz is livid with himself after conceding easy points here to Novak Djokovic. Excellent stuff from the 10-time champions here to show the young Spaniard how it is done by making it 5-3. He is not relying on any fancy stuff here to break Alcaraz and just sticking to the basics.
Djokovic vs Alcaraz LIVE Score: Alcaraz bounces back to break point
Djokovic vs Alcaraz LIVE Score: Carlos Alcaraz is thriving under pressure now and forcing Novak Djokovic to make some errors, which he is not very used to. The 10-time champion still holds an advantage in the set, but Alcaraz can blow it up anytime soon.
Djokovic vs Alcaraz LIVE Score: Djoko takes advantage
Djokovic vs Alcaraz LIVE Score: Djokovic is in his groove now and started controlling the game. He breaks another point to make it 3-2, but Carlos Alcaraz is also not very behind; he has slowed down a bit but is raring to bounce back.
Djokovic vs Alcaraz LIVE Score: Djoko makes it 2-1
Djokovic vs Alcaraz LIVE Score: Djokovic is not letting go of the advantage easily here as he breaks Alcaraz once again to make it 2-1. The two tennis superstars continue to put up a show here to enthral the Melbourne crowd.
Djokovic vs Alcaraz LIVE Score: Djoko takes early advantage in third set
Djokovic vs. Alcaraz LIVE Score: The contest is balanced evenly now, and Novak Djokovic gains momentum in the third set to break the first point here. Mental toughness will come into play in this set now, and Carlos Alcaraz needs to hold his nerves well.
Djokovic vs Alcaraz LIVE Score: Djoko clinches second set
Djokovic vs Alcaraz LIVE Score: Novak Djokovic is showing why he is the GOAT of the game here. He clinched the second set here 6-4 to keep Carlos Alcaraz grounded. He didn't do much fancy stuff and just stuck to the basics of the sport to force errors from Carlos Alcaraz here.
Djokovic vs Alcaraz LIVE Score: Carlos fired up!
Djokovic vs Alcaraz LIVE Score: Carlos Alcaraz has enthralled the fans here with his attacking intent here as looks in no mood to step down from the big challenge here.
Djokovic vs Alcaraz LIVE Score: Carlos puts Novak under pressure
Djokovic vs Alcaraz LIVE Score: Carlos Alcaraz is taking the game to Novak Djokovic as he once again channelises his aggressive side here to put the Serbian under some pressure. He has made it 4-4 again and Djoko has something to worry now.
Djokovic vs Alcaraz LIVE Score: Carlos makes it 3-3
Djokovic vs Alcaraz LIVE Score: Brilliant display of tennis here from both superstars as the game lasted over 10 minutes with Carlos taking the point. Novak is pushing his limits with the discomfort in his groin, while Alcaraz is all charged up here.
Djokovic vs Alcaraz LIVE Score: Carlos bounces back!
Djokovic vs Alcaraz LIVE Score: It seems like Djokovic is still feeling some discomfort here as Carlos Alcaraz breaks back-to-back points to make it 2-3. The tide has turned once again in the Spaniard's favour and Djokovic needs to find a way to regain the momentum.
Djokovic vs Alcaraz LIVE Score: Novak Djokovic makes it 3-0
Djokovic vs Alcaraz LIVE Score: Novak Djokovic makes it 3-0 in the second set to put Carlos Alcaraz under immense pressure here. The attacking intent has worked well in the Serbian's favour here as he has been dominant so far in this set.
Djokovic vs Alcaraz LIVE Score: Djoko breaks again
Djokovic vs Alcaraz LIVE Score: Novak Djokovic breaks it once again as he looks aggressive with his approach in this set. With discomfort in his thigh, Djoko knows he can't take it too deep now and needs to be more effective here.
Djokovic vs Alcaraz LIVE Score: Djoko claims first point in 2nd set
Djokovic vs Alcaraz LIVE Score: Novak Djokovic started the second set on a positive note and clinched the first point here to make his intentions clear that he won't make it any easy for Carlos.
Djokovic vs Alcaraz LIVE Score: Carlos clinces first set 6-4
Djokovic vs Alcaraz LIVE Score: Novak Djokovic looked a bit sluggish after the medical time-out as he had taped on his thighs and Carlos took advantage of it and quickly sealed the first set. Djoko needs to up his game in the second set now as Carlos has gained the momentum here and in no mood to slow down.
Djokovic vs Alcaraz LIVE Score: Djoko takes medical time-out
Djokovic vs Alcaraz LIVE Score: Novak Djokovic takes a medical time-out here which is not a good sign for him. He did look disappointed with himself on a couple of occasions thus far but has run hard in his half to match the energy of young Alcaraz.
Djokovic vs Alcaraz LIVE Score: Carlos takes the lead!
Djokovic vs Alcaraz LIVE Score: Carlos Alcaraz's drop shots have turned out to be too much to handle for Novak Djokovic, who is running fast around his half but missed a few to drop points. Meanwhile, Alcaraz also brought his backhand power to put pressure on Djoko and take the lead in the opening set.
Djokovic vs Alcaraz LIVE Score: Carlos makes it 4-4
Djokovic vs Alcaraz LIVE Score: Incredible tennis on display here as no easy points to grab here for anybody. Novak Djokovic looks more disciplined so far while Carlos Alacaraz is not shying away from playing some cheeky forehand shots here.
