Novak Djokovic moved one step closer to a record 25th Grand Slam title after beating Carlos Alcaraz in the quarter-finals. Australian Open Tuesday.
The brutal match between one of the most prominent players in this sport and one of its rising stars continued for more than three and a half hours, until the early morning hours. Djokovic, who advanced to his own 12th semi-final appearance in Melbourne, He said he felt the match deserved a final.
Novak Djokovic, pictured here, backhands Carlos Alcaraz during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia, on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. (AP Photo/By Han Guan)
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He said after his 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 victory: “I only hope that this match today will be the final match.” “One of the most epic matches I have ever played on this field. On any stadium.”
Despite the 16-year age difference, the match was between Djokovic And the caraz It became reminiscent of the matches that took place between the “Big Three”.
“Carlos brings a lot of energy and intensity to the court and always demands the best from his opponent to have a chance to beat him,” Djokovic said after the match.
Novak Djokovic, right, receives congratulations from Carlos Alcaraz after his quarterfinal match at the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia, early Wednesday, January 22, 2025. (AP Photo/By Han Guan)
“I'm sure we'll see a lot of him,” he added. “Maybe not as much as I'd like.”
At just 21 years old, Alcaraz is already a four-time Grand Slam champion. However, Djokovic, who should be considered at the end of his career at 37, is on his way to creating more history.
His 10 Australian Open titles are the most of any men's tennis player. No one has won more Grand Slams than him with 24, and a win in Melbourne would push that record even further.
Novak Djokovic, pictured here, celebrates after defeating Carlos Alcaraz in their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia, early Wednesday, January 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)
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Djokovic moves on to face second seed Alexander Zverev on Friday.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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