Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Highlights, Australian Open Quarterfinal: Djokovic Thrashes Alcaraz To Secure Australian Open Semi-Final Berth

Australian Open 2025 Live: Match recap

Ageless Novak Djokovic won an epic generational clash against Carlos Alcaraz on Tuesday to stay on track for an 11th Australian Open title with Alexander Zverev next in the semi-finals. The 37-year-old Serb, who is chasing a record 25th Grand Slam crown, outlasted the Spaniard, 16 years his junior, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 despite having his left thigh heavily strapped.

Australian Open 2025 Live: Djokovic wins!

Novak Djokovic has done it. He lost the first set but from there, it has been the Serbian all the way. A brilliant performance from the veteran star as he makes his way to the semi-final of the Australian Open.

Australian Open 2025 Live: Vintage Djokovic

From going down 0-30 to winning the game, this is something special from Djokovic. He has shown brilliant prowess and he makes it 5-3 in the fourth set. Just one game away from a stunning victory.

Australian Open 2025 Live: Pumped up Alcaraz

A stunning rally went Djokovic’s way but it was Alcaraz who was ultimately able to hold his serve. A pumped up celebration followed but Djokovic is still leading 4-3.

Australian Open 2025 Live: Inching towards victory

4-2 in favour of Djokovic and the veteran tennis star is on the verge of a stunning win. It has been a solid show against a much-resilient performance from Alcaraz.

Australian Open 2025 Live: Men’s singles action

Germany’s Zverev defeated the American Tommy Paul 7-6 (7/1), 7-6 (7/0), 2-6, 6-1 to step up his quest to win a Grand Slam for the first time. The 27-year-old was distracted at one point by a feather which floated across court on Rod Laver Arena as he threatened to lose his cool. The umpire called for a replay due to the feather drifting in front of the German as he played a shot on break point.

Australian Open 2025 Live: Djokovic makes it 3-1

Djokovic continues to provide the crowd with solid entertainment as Alcaraz has no answer to the aggressive brand of tennis. The veteran star holds his serve and makes it 3-1 to bring himself closer to a rather comfortable victory.

Australian Open 2025 Live: 2-1 for Djokovic

A slight fightback from Alcaraz to hold his serve but Djokovic has looked very good in this set as well. Two back-to-back game wins to begin proceedings and if Alcaraz cannot break the serve soon, this can be game, set and match to the veteran.

Australian Open 2025 Live: Djokovic breaks in 4th set

First game of the fourth set and Carlos Alcaraz’s set is already broken. A stunning period of play for Novak Djokovic as he is looking in tremendous form and he is 1-0 up.

Australian Open 2025 Live: Djokovic wins 3rd set

Novak Djokovic wins the third set 6-3 and he celebrates in grand fashion. A flying kiss towards the crowd and the trademark finger to his ears. Djokovic has looked in tremendous form since losing the first set and he is the favourite to clinch this encounter now.

Australian Open 2025 Live: Djoker all the way

Four consecutive points and Alcaraz is left stunned as Djokovic makes it 5-3 in the third set. A gesture from the veteran star leaves the crowd thrilled and he will now be serving for the set.

Australian Open 2025 Live: Alcaraz breaks back

A break from Alcaraz now and it is 4-3 in favour of Djokovic now. The Spaniard will be serving now and he will have the chance to tie the score. The Serbian celebrates after a successful point and his reactions show how confident he is at this point.

Australian Open 2025 Live: Djokovic breaks in 3rd set

Djokovic has broken Alcaraz’s serve in the third set and what a show from the veteran. Although Alcaraz has been physically fitter in this game, the Serbian has shown tremendous grit to make it 4-2 in the third set.

Australian Open 2025 Live: Domination continues

Djokovic is looking quite reassured in his serve and he makes it 3-2 against Alcaraz. The Spaniard once again could not find the proper placement with his shots and Djokovic ended up producing several good winners to win the game.

Australian Open 2025 Live: Alcaraz struggling

This is a tough phase of the match for Carlos Alcaraz as he is not finding the winners that worked so well for him in the first set. Djokovic is easily chasing down almost all the drop shots and the Spaniard will have to find some new tactic.

Australian Open 2025 Live: Djokovic in control

Since losing the first set, Djokovic has looked in complete control against Alcaraz. While the Spaniard has shown flashes of great promise, Djokovic looks quite ready to counter anything thrown at him.

Australian Open 2025 Live: Djokovic wins second set

The comeback is complete! Novak Djokovic wins the second set 6-4 in 50 minutes! A show of pure grit and determination from the experienced campaigner and the game is perfectly poised at the moment.

Australian Open 2025 Live: Novak serving for the set

5-4 and it is advantage Djokovic once again. He is serving for the set but unforced errors have plagued him in this set. 

Australian Open 2025 Live: 4-4 and it is game on!

Djokovic held his serve but was unable to cause any problems to Alcaraz. The Spaniard continued to dominate on his own serve and the second set is now tied at 4-4. An unforced error from Djokovic hands Alcaraz a good chance at clinching this set as well.

Australian Open 2025 Live: Alcaraz makes it 3-3

It is 3-3 and Djokovic must been having flashbacks of the first set. Five deuces later, Alcaraz found the perfect drop set to end the game and it is advantage to the Spaniard. He has shown great determination and Djokovic is visibly rattled.

Australian Open 2025 Live: Gritty battle

8 minutes gone and this game is turning out to be a major battle. 4th deuce underway and no one is showing any sign of slowing down. 

Australian Open 2025 Live: Alcaraz is back!

A heated chat between Alcaraz and the umpire but the Spaniard’s concentration was not wavered one bit. A solid show once again and he has broken back in the second set. Djokovic’s reaction says it all as Alcaraz will be serving to make it 3-3.

Australian Open 2025 Live: 3-1 for Djokovic

Two back-to-back service games held and Djokovic leads 3-1 in the second set. It has been a strong show from Alcaraz but Djokovic is dominating proceedings. 

Australian Open 2025 Live: In other news

Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka suffered a scare before reaching the Australian Open semi-finals on Tuesday and a date with Coco Gauff’s conqueror Paula Badosa.

Australian Open 2025 Live: Break for Djokovic

What a comeback! Djokovic breaks in the second set and he has now taken a 2-0 lead. That was a special show from Djokovic who did not allow Alcaraz to find his forehand and this is exactly what he needed following the setback.

Australian Open 2025 Live: Good start for Djokovic

Time for the second set and Djokovic starts well. A good show in the first game and he was able to hold his serve. However, he is still looking a bit uncomfortable and this can be a problem going forward.

Australian Open 2025 Live: Alcaraz wins first set

Carlos Alcaraz wins the first set 6-4 and it is not looking good for Novak Djokovic. He came back from the medical timeout but his movement was not great. A dominant show from the youngster as he won the game without losing a single point and it is advantage Alcaraz.

Australian Open 2025 Live: Medical time-out

Novak Djokovic has taken a medical time-out as Carlos Alcaraz waits for his return. Looks like he injured his foot in the previous game and this is bad news for the tennis fans.

Australian Open 2025 Live: Alcaraz breaks again!

Carlos Alcaraz has done it! Second break of the game and Alcaraz has taken a 5-4 lead. Djokovic looked in a bit of bother following the final point of the game and looks like he has hurt his foot. However, it was a great show from Alcaraz who showed perfect placement and following three deuces, he ended up clinching the game.

Australian Open 2025 Live: What a rally!

A stunning rally between the two stars and the crowd is on their feet. A brilliant exchange ended with Alcaraz playing a great volley. However, Djokovic defied age to chase it down quite comfortably and the winner was legal by the finest of margins!

Australian Open 2025 Live: Djokovic takes slender lead

Two quick service games and no breaks as of now. Djokovic leads 4-3 in the first set and this is turning out to be a good clash. A great show from both players.

Australian Open 2025 Live: Djokovic holds serve

Sanity prevails after two quicks breaks and Djokovic was able to hold his serve. A good show of positive tennis from both players as they looked to use power to their advantage. However, it was the deft touch and placement of Djokovic that proved to be pivotal.

Australian Open 2025 Live: Alcaraz fights back

Carlos Alcaraz has broken Novak Djokovic’s serve and it is game on! The forehand game from Alcaraz was impressive during the game and Djokovic had no answer to the winners. 

Australian Open 2025 Live: Early break!

Novak Djokovic has an early break and Carlos Alcaraz is in deep trouble. Djokovic showed tremendous grit to fight back after losing two rallies – one that even left him applauding. However, three unforced errors from Alcaraz proved to his downfall.

Australian Open 2025 Live: Djokovic takes early lead

Novak Djokovic wins the first game of the match and although Alcaraz showed some good fight, there was not much issue for the Serbian. He was up 40-0 but ended up losing two points before clinching the set.

Australian Open 2025 Live: Match underway

We are underway and Novak Djokovic to serve first. The first point of the match goes to the Serbian and an early break will be crucial for both players. Both Djokovic and Alcaraz are extremely strong while serving and a break can end up deciding the course of the match.

Australian Open 2025 Live: Stat Attack

Novak Djokovic is looking for his 100th tournament title and a record 25th Grand Slam crown.

Australian Open 2025 Live: It’s almost game time

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic are making their way to the arena and the encounter is about to start. A mega fight between bonadine superstars!

Australian Open 2025 Live: Sabalenka Enters Semi-finals

The match between Sabalenka and Pavlyuchenkova has drawn its conclusion. Defending champion Sabalenka emerges triumphant in a 3-set battle. The Belarusian won the opening set by 6-2, while the second was for the Russian, also by the same score. The third set went to Sabalenka, with a score of 6-3.

Australian Open 2025 Live: Winner Of Alcaraz vs Djokovic Battle To Face Zverev

In the other quarter-final at Australian Open 2025, Germany’s Alexander Zverev took defeated 12th-seeded American Tommy Paul 7-6(1), 7-6(0), 2-6, 6-1. Zverev had qualified for Australian Open semi-finals last year as well.

The winner of the Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz quarter-final will face Zverev in the semis.