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PremiumNovak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE Score: Novak Djokovic will be taking on Carlos Alcaraz in the men's singles quarterfinal at the Australian Open 2025, in what looks to be a high-octane contest in the year's first Grand Slam. While Carlos Alcaraz is yet to win an Australian Open title, the 37-year-old Serbian is chasing his 11th Grand Slam at Melbourne Park.
Notably, Novak Djokovic, en route to his quarterfinal, had to run for money in his first couple of round matches. On the other hand, Carlos Alcaraz dropped a set just once in his four matches so far. Novak Djokovic enjoys a 4-3 head-to-head record against Carlos Alcaraz.
Novak Djokovic is struggling to manage the intensity and energy of Carlos Alcaraz. The Spaniard wins fourth match points to seal the deal in the first set by winning 6-4.
Watch Carlos Alcaraz's stunning drop volley. He is currently leading 5-4.
What a game we are having. If Novak Djokovic is more disciplined with his display, Carlos Alcaraz is not shying away from playing a few cheeky shots as the Spaniard levels at 4-4. No easy points on offer.
Brillant presence of mind from Carlos Alcaraz as he plays a sensational drop shot at duece. Novak Djokovic hits the nets to award Alcaraz the point. Carlos levels at 3-3.
Novak Djokovic proves why is the best in the world with a win in the third game. Novak regains lead at 3-2.
Carlos Alcaraz levels with Novak Djokovic at 2-2. The 21-year-old is slowly getting into groove.
First points for Carlos Alcaraz after a long rally. What a match we are having. The Spaniard was soon to up his hand up in apology.
A slightly slow start from Carlos Alcaraz. The Spaniard upped his game but was no match for Novak Djokovic as the Serbian gets the second point too.
Novak Djokovic to set first and the Serbian take the first point. The 37-year-old was accurate in his serves despite a heavy wins.
The age gap between the Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz is a huge 16 years. While Carlos is 21 years, Djokovic is aged 37. The two have started warming up in the middle.
And the await ends. Both Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz walk out of the tunnel at the Rod Laver Arena.
Aryna Sabalenka enters the women's semifinals with a win over Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. What a match it was. Sabalenka 6-2, 2-6, 6-3.
As the Aryna Sabalenka and Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova continues to be a thriller, Carlos Alcaraz has started warming up at the back of the stadium. A cracker of a contest is on cards.
In other quarterfinal match of the day, Alexander Zverev defeated Tommy Paul to reach semifinals. Whoever wins between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic, will play Zverev in the semifinal.
Aryna Sabalenka's thrilling quarterfinal match against Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova has pushed the men's quarterfinal to 3:25 PM IST. The Aryna Sabalenka vs Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova clash entered into third set. Stay tuned.
The match between Djokovic and Alcaraz is expected to start at 2:55 PM IST.
If Carlos Alcaraz manages to win Australian Open 2025, he will become the sixth man in Open era to complete a career Grand Slam.
This is Novak Djokovic's fourth Grand Slam appearance against Carlos Alcaraz. The Spaniard boasts a 2-1 head-to-head record against the Serbian in Grand Slams.
Following the retirement of legendary Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz has become the poster boy of Spanish tennis. Don't be surprised if the 21-year-old outfoxes Djokovic today.
Novak Djokovic will have a point to prove after an Australian journalist called him over-rated. Not only he will be fired up to prove, but also wants to show the world that there is still gas left in him.
Novak Djokovic is expecting a tough battle against Carlos Alcaraz. “I am expecting a big battle, as is the case in most of our matches where we have faced each other. It reminds me of my matchups versus Nadal in terms of the intensity and the energy on the court. He's a very dynamic, explosive player. Incredibly talented. Charismatic. Great to watch; not so great to play against," said Djokovic.
The last time both Nova Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz met each other was during the Paris Olympics 2024 men's singles final. Djokovic went home with the gold medal.
Carlos Alcaraz beat Alexander Shevchenko, Yoshihito Nishioka, Nuno Borges and Jack Draper on his way to the round of 16. He has dropped just one set in his four matches.
Seventh-seed Djokovic defeated Nishesh Basavareddy, Jamie Faria, Tomas Machac and Jiri Lehecka for his place in the quarterfinals. Notably, the 37-year-old Serbian lost a set each against Faria and Basavareddy before winning both the games.
For the unknown, Novak Djokovic has former world.no.1 Andy Murray by his side as a coach. The duo came together recently and this is their maiden Grand Slam in partnership.
In head-to-head record is to be considered, Novak Djokovic has won four as compared to Carlos Alcaraz's three. The Spaniard has the chance to level scores today.
With 24 Grand Slams, Novak Djokovic has the most tennis Grand Slams. On the other hand, Carlos Alcaraz has won all Grand Slams but the Australian Open.
The Nivak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz clash will begin at 2:40 PM IST at the Rod Laver Arena. Indian fans can catch the clash on Sony Ten 2 and Sony Ten 2 HD TV. Live streaming of Djokovic vs Alcaraz clash will be available on SonyLIV.
Hello and welcome to an exciting men's quarterfinal match between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz in men's singles at the Australian Open 2025.
