Novak Djokovic Edges Out Carlos Alcaraz in Australian Open Quarterfinals
Novak Djokovic is one step closer to claiming a record 25th Grand Slam title after defeating Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open on Tuesday. The grueling match lasted more than three and a half hours until the early morning hours, with Djokovic emerging victorious with a 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 win.
The 37-year-old Djokovic, considered one of the sport’s most iconic players, praised the match, saying it was worthy of a final. He also credited Alcaraz, 21, with bringing a lot of energy and intensity to the court, demanding the best from his opponent.
Alcaraz, a four-time Grand Slam champion, is considered one of the rising stars in tennis, and Djokovic believes he will be a major force in the sport for years to come. Despite the age gap between the two players, the matchup was reminiscent of the epic battles played between the “Big Three” in the sport.
Djokovic moves on to face No. 2 seed Alexander Zverev in the semifinals on Friday. With his 10 Australian Open titles and 24 Grand Slam wins, he is closing in on several records and looks set to continue his dominance in the sport.
