Djokovic Advances to 2025 Australian Open Semi-Final after Defeating Alcaraz

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On Tuesday, Novak Djokovic had an impressive 2025 Australia Open quarter-final win as he overcame rival Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4.

It is the 50th major Semi-Final qualification for Djokovic in his career.

The 10-time Australian Open champion had a disappointing year in 2024 when he failed to achieve a single grand slam, including his favorite Australian Open.

In 2024, Djokovic suffered a disappointing semi-final defeat to Jannik Sinner in Melbourne and failed to win a major in a season for the first time since 2017.

His battle with Alcaraz in 2025 Australian Open lasted for 3 hours and 37 minutes.

Djokovic said after the game: “I want to say my utmost respect and admiration for Carlos, everything he stands for and what he has achieved so far in his career."

He added: "What a terrific guy he is, and an even better competitor. Youngest ever No. 1 in the world, four Grand Slams, and I’m sure we are going to see a lot of him… Maybe not as much as I would like, but he is going to be there for sure longer than me. I just wish this match today was the final, honestly.

“It’s one of the most epic matches I have played on this court, on any court really.”

One of the highlights of the game is the interaction between Djokovic and Andy Murray who joined Djokovic's coaching team a few weeks ago.

"Novak Djokovic hugs his coach Andy Murray" isn't a sentence I ever thought I'd be writing but here we are. 💕 pic.twitter.com/WVBzDywxlg

— Scott Barclay (@BarclayCard18) January 21, 2025

Novak Djokovic spoke about Andy Murray after his win over Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open, ‘I feel more connected to Andy every day… the fact that he's out there, and he doesn't need to be’ 🥹

“At the end you went over to Andy. This your first massive test with your new… pic.twitter.com/C5raYeFwug