<p>Novak Djokovic injury saga from <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/australian-open">Australia Open 2025</a> semi-final against <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/alexander-zverev">Alexander Zverev</a> isn't dying down. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/novak-djokovic">Djokovic</a> had retired from the semi-final against Zverev due to injury which he had picked during the quarter-final win against Carlos Alcaraz.</p>
<h2><strong>What Djokovic said about quitting the semi-final match</strong></h2>
<p>The 27-year-old Serbian, chasing his 25th grand slam, had retired after the first set in the semi-final and said: &ldquo;I didn't hit a ball since [the] Alcaraz match, so until like an hour before today's match. I did everything I possibly can to basically manage the muscle tear that I had."</p>
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<p>&ldquo;Medications and, I guess, the strap, and the physio work helped to some extent today. But yeah, towards the end of that first set I just started feeling more and more pain. It was too much, I guess, to handle for me at the moment. Unfortunate ending, but I tried,&rdquo; he added.</p>
<p>The explanation, however, didn't go well with many of the former players who questioned the circumstances under which Djokovic quit.</p>
<h2><strong>What the former players said about Djokovic's injury</strong></h2>
<p>Former Italian Paolo Bertolucci, while talking to Corrieredellosport, said: "Djokovic had a strain, he said. I didn't have time to open my eyes and the match was already over. Now: with a contracture you struggle to walk, but with a strain you can't even take a step... I don't really believe it."</p>
<p>Another Italian, Adriano Panatta, replied: "But what strain, come on , he must have had a small contracture. We know him, we know what Nole does in these situations, come on. He tried, he saw that there was no chance against Zverev and after losing the first set he threw in the towel. It won't change anything for him in his career anyway."</p>
<p>Djokovic, fed up with the questions, eventually posted his medical report on social media and said: "Thought I'd leave this here for all the sports injury 'experts' out there."</p>

Australian Open 2025: Djokovic had retired from the semi-final against Zverev due to an injury he had picked up during the quarter-final win against Carlos Alcaraz. Sports Tennis

Novak Djokovic injury saga from Australia Open 2025 semi-final against Alexander Zverev isn't dying down. Djokovic had retired from the semi-final against Zverev due to injury which he had picked during the quarter-final win against Carlos Alcaraz. What Djokovic said about quitting the semi-final match The 27-year-old Serbian, chasing his 25th grand slam, had retired after the first set in the semi-final and said: “I didn't hit a ball since [the] Alcaraz match, so until like an hour before today's match. I did everything I possibly can to basically manage the muscle tear that I had." Also Read: Sinner vs Zverev Australian Open 2025 Final Updates “Medications and, I guess, the strap, and the physio work helped to some extent today. But yeah, towards the end of that first set I just started feeling more and more pain. It was too much, I guess, to handle for me at the moment. Unfortunate ending, but I tried,” he added. The explanation, however, didn't go well with many of the former players who questioned the circumstances under which Djokovic quit. What the former players said about Djokovic's injury Former Italian Paolo Bertolucci, while talking to Corrieredellosport, said: "Djokovic had a strain, he said. I didn't have time to open my eyes and the match was already over. Now: with a contracture you struggle to walk, but with a strain you can't even take a step... I don't really believe it." Another Italian, Adriano Panatta, replied: "But what strain, come on , he must have had a small contracture. We know him, we know what Nole does in these situations, come on. He tried, he saw that there was no chance against Zverev and after losing the first set he threw in the towel. It won't change anything for him in his career anyway." Djokovic, fed up with the questions, eventually posted his medical report on social media and said: "Thought I'd leave this here for all the sports injury 'experts' out there."

Australian Open 2025: 'Don't really believe...,' Former players question Novak Djokovic injury in semi

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">It was an emotional day for Serbia&rsquo;s Novak Djokovic as he pulled out of the Australian Open during his semifinal match against Alexander Zverev on Friday (Jan 24). Playing at the iconic Rod Laver Arena at Melbourne Park, Djokovic sighted injury concerns after losing the opening set to Zverev, handing a walkover to his German counterpart. After the match, the Melbourne crowd was seen booing the 24-time Grand Slam champion, upon which Zverev reacted and asked them to stop. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><strong>Zverev reacts to Melbourne crowd&rsquo;s reaction</strong><o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">&ldquo;Very first thing I want to say is please guys don&rsquo;t boo a player when he goes out with injury,&rdquo; Zverev said during an on-court interview. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">&ldquo;I know that everybody paid for the tickets and wanted to see a five-set match but you&rsquo;ve to understand Novak is somebody who has in the last 20 years given absolutely everything of his life to the sport. He has won this tournament with an abdominal tear, he has won this tournament with a hamstring tear, if he cannot continue a tennis match it really means he cannot continue a tennis match, so please be respectful and really show some love for Novak."<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">The 38-year-old lost the opening set 7-6 in the tiebreak and subsequently decided to walk over, as the crowd met the decision with mixed reactions. As Djokovic walked out of the Rod Laver Arena with coach Andy Murray in the frame, the crowd did not greet him well. However, Zverev was not impressed and asked the crowd to respect the 10-time Australian Open men&rsquo;s singles champion.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">As a consequence of the walkover, Zverev will now meet the winner of Jannik Sinner and Ben Shelton in the final. The Italian is the defending champion at the Australian Open in men&rsquo;s single and will look to continue his hot streak in Melbourne.</span></p>

Sports, Tennis: Novak Djokovic sighted injury concerns after losing the opening set to Alexander Zverev, handing a walkover to his German counterpart. 

It was an emotional day for Serbia’s Novak Djokovic as he pulled out of the Australian Open during his semifinal match against Alexander Zverev on Friday (Jan 24). Playing at the iconic Rod Laver Arena at Melbourne Park, Djokovic sighted injury concerns after losing the opening set to Zverev, handing a walkover to his German counterpart. After the match, the Melbourne crowd was seen booing the 24-time Grand Slam champion, upon which Zverev reacted and asked them to stop. Zverev reacts to Melbourne crowd’s reaction “Very first thing I want to say is please guys don’t boo a player when he goes out with injury,” Zverev said during an on-court interview. “I know that everybody paid for the tickets and wanted to see a five-set match but you’ve to understand Novak is somebody who has in the last 20 years given absolutely everything of his life to the sport. He has won this tournament with an abdominal tear, he has won this tournament with a hamstring tear, if he cannot continue a tennis match it really means he cannot continue a tennis match, so please be respectful and really show some love for Novak." ALSO READ | No Indian in ICC’s ODI Team of the Year 2024; 3 Afghanistan players included The 38-year-old lost the opening set 7-6 in the tiebreak and subsequently decided to walk over, as the crowd met the decision with mixed reactions. As Djokovic walked out of the Rod Laver Arena with coach Andy Murray in the frame, the crowd did not greet him well. However, Zverev was not impressed and asked the crowd to respect the 10-time Australian Open men’s singles champion. As a consequence of the walkover, Zverev will now meet the winner of Jannik Sinner and Ben Shelton in the final. The Italian is the defending champion at the Australian Open in men’s single and will look to continue his hot streak in Melbourne.

Australian Open: Zverev reacts at crowd's jeering after Djokovic pulls out, says ‘please guys, don't boo’

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/novak-djokovic">Novak Djokovic</a> retires midway through the men's first semi-final of the ongoing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/australian-open">Australian Open 2025</a> in Melbourne as second seed Alexander Zverev advances to the final. In a shocking turn of events, the 24-time Grand Slam winner looked in discomfort, giving up following the end of the first set, which lasted for 82 minutes.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Not how we wanted your campaign to end, <a href="https://twitter.com/DjokerNole?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@djokernole</a>.<br><br>Thank you for another wonderful Australian summer. Well played and best wishes for a speedy recovery.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AO2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AO2025</a> <a href="https://t.co/d5VJ6YNBeN">pic.twitter.com/d5VJ6YNBeN</a></p>
&mdash; #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) <a href="https://twitter.com/AustralianOpen/status/1882657807943577970?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2025</a></blockquote>
<p>Djokovic retired injured after losing the hard-fought first set, leaving his bid for the record 25th Slam title in tatters on Friday (Jan 24). Novak played with a heavily taped upper left leg he injured during the gruelling quarterfinal clash against <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/carlos-alcaraz">Carlos Alcaraz</a> and called time on his semi-final game after going down 6-7 (5-7) in the first set.</p>
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<p>Leaving the Melbourne court to a mixture of boos and applause from the crowd, Djokovic&rsquo;s injury meant Zverev made it to his maiden Australian Open final, facing the winner of the second semi-final between the defending champion Jannik Sinner and Ben Shelton on Sunday in the summit clash.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Meanwhile, Djokovic&rsquo;s exit meant he has gone five majors without winning the title he needs to surpass Margaret Court's tally (24) and become the all-time leader.</p>
<p>Besides, the defeat, as it would looked at, deprived Novak of reaching his 100th career title, with former Tennis legend Roger Federer (102) remaining the only player (male or female) to surpass the century mark.&nbsp;</p>
<h2>Zverev&rsquo;s time to shine</h2>
<p>Zverev rose to the occasion, giving a tough fight to the title contender and cementing his place as one of the favourites to win this year&rsquo;s first major. Although he made it to his maiden AO Final without beating his semis opponent, Zverev was the Grand Slam runners-up twice last year at the French and the US Open.</p>
<p>Even last year, the German made it to the last four of the Australian Open, but despite holding a 2-0 lead against Daniil Medvedev in his semis clash, he fell shy of making it to the final and realising his dream. He returned stronger this season after ending the previous year as the ranked number two player.</p>
<h3>Djokovic injury concern</h3>
<p>The former world number one entered the contest with questions over his fitness following needing medical attention during the quarterfinal clash against Alcaraz.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Even before this highly-anticipated match, Djokovic admitted to being worried about his fitness.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Meanwhile, after two-and-fro for over an hour, Djokovic surrendered the first set, which went till the tie-breaker, with Zverev coming on top.&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Australian wildcards Gadecki-Peers win mixed doubles title</h3>
<p>Wild card duo Olivia Gadecki and John Peers won the Australian Open 2025 mixed doubles title after beating compatriots Kimberly Birrell and John-Patrick Smith in an all-Aussie summit clash on Friday (Jan 24).</p>
<p>The Australian wildcards earned a comeback 3-6, 6-4 (10-6) win over compatriots Birrell and Smith in one hour and 24 minutes.</p>
<p>Gadecki and Peers were presented the trophy by Grand Slam champions Lesley Bowrey and Bill Bowrey, and the victory marks a second Australian title for Peers, who won the men&rsquo;s doubles title with Henri Kontinen in 2017.</p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

Sports, Tennis: Alexander Zverev will face the winner of Sinner vs Shelton (second semi-final) in the final of the Australian Open 2025, scheduled on Sunday.

Novak Djokovic retires midway through the men's first semi-final of the ongoing Australian Open 2025 in Melbourne as second seed Alexander Zverev advances to the final. In a shocking turn of events, the 24-time Grand Slam winner looked in discomfort, giving up following the end of the first set, which lasted for 82 minutes. Not how we wanted your campaign to end, @djokernole. Thank you for another wonderful Australian summer. Well played and best wishes for a speedy recovery.#AO2025 pic.twitter.com/d5VJ6YNBeN — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 24, 2025 Djokovic retired injured after losing the hard-fought first set, leaving his bid for the record 25th Slam title in tatters on Friday (Jan 24). Novak played with a heavily taped upper left leg he injured during the gruelling quarterfinal clash against Carlos Alcaraz and called time on his semi-final game after going down 6-7 (5-7) in the first set. Also read | Australian Open 2025: Madison Keys saves match point against Iga Swiatek to reach second Grand Slam final Leaving the Melbourne court to a mixture of boos and applause from the crowd, Djokovic’s injury meant Zverev made it to his maiden Australian Open final, facing the winner of the second semi-final between the defending champion Jannik Sinner and Ben Shelton on Sunday in the summit clash. Meanwhile, Djokovic’s exit meant he has gone five majors without winning the title he needs to surpass Margaret Court's tally (24) and become the all-time leader. Besides, the defeat, as it would looked at, deprived Novak of reaching his 100th career title, with former Tennis legend Roger Federer (102) remaining the only player (male or female) to surpass the century mark. Zverev’s time to shine Zverev rose to the occasion, giving a tough fight to the title contender and cementing his place as one of the favourites to win this year’s first major. Although he made it to his maiden AO Final without beating his semis opponent, Zverev was the Grand Slam runners-up twice last year at the French and the US Open. Even last year, the German made it to the last four of the Australian Open, but despite holding a 2-0 lead against Daniil Medvedev in his semis clash, he fell shy of making it to the final and realising his dream. He returned stronger this season after ending the previous year as the ranked number two player. Djokovic injury concern The former world number one entered the contest with questions over his fitness following needing medical attention during the quarterfinal clash against Alcaraz. Even before this highly-anticipated match, Djokovic admitted to being worried about his fitness. Meanwhile, after two-and-fro for over an hour, Djokovic surrendered the first set, which went till the tie-breaker, with Zverev coming on top. Australian wildcards Gadecki-Peers win mixed doubles title Wild card duo Olivia Gadecki and John Peers won the Australian Open 2025 mixed doubles title after beating compatriots Kimberly Birrell and John-Patrick Smith in an all-Aussie summit clash on Friday (Jan 24). The Australian wildcards earned a comeback 3-6, 6-4 (10-6) win over compatriots Birrell and Smith in one hour and 24 minutes. Gadecki and Peers were presented the trophy by Grand Slam champions Lesley Bowrey and Bill Bowrey, and the victory marks a second Australian title for Peers, who won the men’s doubles title with Henri Kontinen in 2017. (With inputs from agencies)

Australian Open 2025: Alexander Zverev in final after Djokovic retires midway

7 Unbreakable Records of Novak Djokovic

1. Most Weeks as World No. 1 (400+ Weeks and Counting)

2. Most Year-End No. 1 Rankings (7 Times)

3. Double Career Grand Slam (Winning Each Major Twice)

4. Most Australian Open Titles (10)

5. Longest Winning Streak at a Single Tournament (46 Matches at Australian Open)

6. Masters 1000 Titles (39 and Counting)

7. Winning Three Grand Slams in a Single Year Three Times

Sports, Tennis Web Stories: 7 Unbreakable Records of Novak Djokovic as the Serbian bids for his 25th Grand Slam title at Australian Open 2025.

<p>Novak Djokovic's heart-warming reaction to his kids being awake during his quarter-final in Australian Open 2025 on Tuesday (Jan 21) is going viral. The 37-year-old beat injury scare to come out triumphant against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in Melbourne Park. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/novak-djokovic">Djokovic</a> won 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 after losing the first set in the epic battle.</p>
<p>After the game, Djokovic was talking with the presenter but looked distracted at his kids being awake at 1 am local time and said: &ldquo;I heard your question&hellip; but I&rsquo;m surprised that my kids are still here. I love you, thank you for supporting me, but it&rsquo;s 1:00 am! When are you gonna sleep tonight?&rdquo;</p>
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<p>In the clip shared by the Australian Open Instagram, Djokovic's daughter Tara is seen gesturing at watch in a heart-warming moment. Watch the clip below:</p>
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<h2><strong>Injury scare for Djokovic ahead of semis</strong></h2>
<p>With the QF win, Djokovic advanced to the semis in hope of winning the elusive 25th grand slam title. The Serbian, however, was tired after the match and said he wished for 'this match to be the final.'</p>
<p>Djokovic had an injury scare in the match when he <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tennis/djokovic-vs-alcaraz-australian-open-2025-djokovic-alcaraz-injury-scare-video-during-quarterfinal-8641618">left the court for a three-minute medical timeout</a> in the first set.</p>
<p>"I just wish that this match today was the final," said Djokovic in the post-match presentation after beating 'terrific guy' <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/carlos-alcaraz">Alcaraz</a>.</p>
<p>Djokovic, who has 24 grand slam titles to his name, will next face Alexander Zverev in the semi-final on Friday (Jan 24) at the Rod Laver arena.</p>
<p>"I guess the key is recovery," Djokovic said about the Zverev clash.&nbsp;</p>
<p>"That's all I'm thinking about. Hopefully I can come out and feel my best because Sascha (Zeverv) is playing some of the best tennis he has played," he added.</p>
<p>Djokovic has won the Australian Open 10 times, the French Open three times, the US Open four times, and Wimbledon seven times.</p>

Australian Open 2025: After the QF win vs Alcaraz, Djokovic was talking with the presenter but looked distracted at his kids being awake at 1 am local time. Tennis Sports

Novak Djokovic's heart-warming reaction to his kids being awake during his quarter-final in Australian Open 2025 on Tuesday (Jan 21) is going viral. The 37-year-old beat injury scare to come out triumphant against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in Melbourne Park. Djokovic won 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 after losing the first set in the epic battle. After the game, Djokovic was talking with the presenter but looked distracted at his kids being awake at 1 am local time and said: “I heard your question… but I’m surprised that my kids are still here. I love you, thank you for supporting me, but it’s 1:00 am! When are you gonna sleep tonight?” Also Read: Australian Open 2025 HIGHLIGHTS: Sinner beats de Minaur to enter semis In the clip shared by the Australian Open Instagram, Djokovic's daughter Tara is seen gesturing at watch in a heart-warming moment. Watch the clip below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Australian Open (@australianopen) Injury scare for Djokovic ahead of semis With the QF win, Djokovic advanced to the semis in hope of winning the elusive 25th grand slam title. The Serbian, however, was tired after the match and said he wished for 'this match to be the final.' Djokovic had an injury scare in the match when he left the court for a three-minute medical timeout in the first set. "I just wish that this match today was the final," said Djokovic in the post-match presentation after beating 'terrific guy' Alcaraz. Djokovic, who has 24 grand slam titles to his name, will next face Alexander Zverev in the semi-final on Friday (Jan 24) at the Rod Laver arena. "I guess the key is recovery," Djokovic said about the Zverev clash. "That's all I'm thinking about. Hopefully I can come out and feel my best because Sascha (Zeverv) is playing some of the best tennis he has played," he added. Djokovic has won the Australian Open 10 times, the French Open three times, the US Open four times, and Wimbledon seven times.

Australian Open 2025: Novak Djokovic's CONCERN for children in interview post QF win goes viral - WATCH

<p>Carlos Alcaraz said his failure to capitalise on <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/novak-djokovic">Novak Djokovic</a>'s thigh problem was his "biggest mistake" in losing to the 24-time Grand Slam champion in an Australian Open blockbuster on Tuesday.</p>
<p>The 10-time Melbourne Park winner Djokovic outlasted the younger Spaniard 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 to set up a semi-final with Alexander Zverev.</p>
<p>The 21-year-old <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/carlos-alcaraz">Spaniard Alcaraz</a> has won four major titles but his wait for a first Australian Open crown goes on.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tennis/2025-australian-open-djokovic-vs-alcaraz-live-today-jan-21-match-score-in-quarterfinal-liveblog-8640427" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Djokovic vs Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 HIGHLIGHTS</a></p>
<p>A wincing Djokovic, 37, called the trainer and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tennis/djokovic-vs-alcaraz-australian-open-2025-djokovic-alcaraz-injury-scare-video-during-quarterfinal-8641618">had a medical timeout</a> late in a first set which he went on to lose.</p>
<p>He returned with heavy strapping on his left thigh, but after moving gingerly at first, Djokovic only seemed to get better from then.</p>
<p>Djokovic afterwards refused to say exactly what his injury problem was, but said "the medication started to kick in, and it helped".</p>
<p>Alcaraz felt he should have rammed home the advantage when Djokovic was struggling still in the second set.</p>
<p>"Honestly I felt like I was controlling the match and I let him get into the match again. I'm going to say that was the biggest mistake that I made today," said Alcaraz.</p>
<p>"In the second set I had to play a little bit better just to push him even more to the limit. We saw that he had issues just moving a little bit in the second set.</p>
<p>"I had to push him a little bit more just to the limit, and I didn't. I didn't do it.</p>
<p>"After that, I think he started to feel better and was playing such a great level."</p>
<p>Alcaraz said he would leave Australia with his "head up", saying that the defeat in a quarter-final at the hands of one of the best ever would help him develop further as a player.</p>
<p>"I'm just lucky to live this experience," he said.</p>
<p>"From these matches I'm getting so much experience about how to deal with everything. I'm not going to hide.</p>
<p>"I've done great things in tennis already, but playing against one of the best in history of our sport, these kind of matches help me a lot in the future to be better."</p>
<p><em><strong>Disclaimer:<span>&nbsp;</span></strong>This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.</em></p>

Australian Open 2025: The 10-time Melbourne Park winner Djokovic outlasted the younger Spaniard 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 to set up a semi-final with Alexander Zverev. Tennis Sports

Carlos Alcaraz said his failure to capitalise on Novak Djokovic's thigh problem was his "biggest mistake" in losing to the 24-time Grand Slam champion in an Australian Open blockbuster on Tuesday. The 10-time Melbourne Park winner Djokovic outlasted the younger Spaniard 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 to set up a semi-final with Alexander Zverev. The 21-year-old Spaniard Alcaraz has won four major titles but his wait for a first Australian Open crown goes on. Also Read: Djokovic vs Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 HIGHLIGHTS A wincing Djokovic, 37, called the trainer and had a medical timeout late in a first set which he went on to lose. He returned with heavy strapping on his left thigh, but after moving gingerly at first, Djokovic only seemed to get better from then. Djokovic afterwards refused to say exactly what his injury problem was, but said "the medication started to kick in, and it helped". Alcaraz felt he should have rammed home the advantage when Djokovic was struggling still in the second set. "Honestly I felt like I was controlling the match and I let him get into the match again. I'm going to say that was the biggest mistake that I made today," said Alcaraz. "In the second set I had to play a little bit better just to push him even more to the limit. We saw that he had issues just moving a little bit in the second set. "I had to push him a little bit more just to the limit, and I didn't. I didn't do it. "After that, I think he started to feel better and was playing such a great level." Alcaraz said he would leave Australia with his "head up", saying that the defeat in a quarter-final at the hands of one of the best ever would help him develop further as a player. "I'm just lucky to live this experience," he said. "From these matches I'm getting so much experience about how to deal with everything. I'm not going to hide. "I've done great things in tennis already, but playing against one of the best in history of our sport, these kind of matches help me a lot in the future to be better." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Australian Open 2025: 'Biggest mistake that I made...,' Carlos Alcaraz after loss vs Novak Djokovic in QF

<p>Novak Djokovic beat injury scare to come out triumphant in the men's singles quarter-final against Spain's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/carlos-alcaraz" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Carlos Alcaraz</a> in Australian Open 2025 on Tuesday (Jan 21). With the win, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/novak-djokovic" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Djokovic</a> advanced to the semis in hope of winning the elusive 25th grand slam title. The 37-year-old Serbian, however, was tired after the match and said he wished for 'this match to be the final.'</p>
<h2><strong>Djokovic vs Alcaraz Australian Open 2025</strong></h2>
<p>"I just wish that this match today was the final," said Djokovic in the post-match presentation after beating 'terrific guy' Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4. "Just one of the most epic matches I have played on this court, any court really."</p>
<p><strong>Also Read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tennis/2025-australian-open-djokovic-vs-alcaraz-live-today-jan-21-match-score-in-quarterfinal-liveblog-8640427" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Djokovic vs Alcaraz Australian Open 2025&nbsp;HIGHLIGHTS</a></p>
<p>Djokovic, who has 24 grand slam titles to his name, will next face Alexander Zverev in the semi-final on Friday (Jan 24) at the Rod Laver arena.</p>
<p>"I guess the key is recovery," Djokovic said about the Zverev clash.&nbsp;</p>
<p>"That's all I'm thinking about. Hopefully I can come out and feel my best because Sascha (Zeverv) is playing some of the best tennis he has played," he added.</p>
<p>Djokovic started the showdown match by winning two games in a row before Alcaraz bounced back. By the time Alcaraz led 5-4 in the first set, Djokovic <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tennis/djokovic-vs-alcaraz-australian-open-2025-djokovic-alcaraz-injury-scare-video-during-quarterfinal-8641618" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">left the court</a> for a three-minute medical timeout. Alcaraz took advantage of a gingerly walking Djokovic and won the first set.</p>
<p>The 37-year-old, however, showed his experience and went on to win the next three sets and the match as well.</p>
<p>Djokovic has won <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/australian-open" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Australian Open</a> 10 times, French Open three times, US Open four times, and Wimbledon seven times.</p>
<p>Alcaraz, on the other hand, has won four grand slam titles including one US Open, one Wimbledon and two French Opens but will have to wait another year for his maiden Australian Open title.</p>

Australian Open 2025: Novak Djokovic beat the injury scare to beat Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in the men's singles quarter-final 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4. Tennis Sports

Novak Djokovic beat injury scare to come out triumphant in the men's singles quarter-final against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in Australian Open 2025 on Tuesday (Jan 21). With the win, Djokovic advanced to the semis in hope of winning the elusive 25th grand slam title. The 37-year-old Serbian, however, was tired after the match and said he wished for 'this match to be the final.' Djokovic vs Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 "I just wish that this match today was the final," said Djokovic in the post-match presentation after beating 'terrific guy' Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4. "Just one of the most epic matches I have played on this court, any court really." Also Read: Djokovic vs Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 HIGHLIGHTS Djokovic, who has 24 grand slam titles to his name, will next face Alexander Zverev in the semi-final on Friday (Jan 24) at the Rod Laver arena. "I guess the key is recovery," Djokovic said about the Zverev clash. "That's all I'm thinking about. Hopefully I can come out and feel my best because Sascha (Zeverv) is playing some of the best tennis he has played," he added. Djokovic started the showdown match by winning two games in a row before Alcaraz bounced back. By the time Alcaraz led 5-4 in the first set, Djokovic left the court for a three-minute medical timeout. Alcaraz took advantage of a gingerly walking Djokovic and won the first set. The 37-year-old, however, showed his experience and went on to win the next three sets and the match as well. Djokovic has won Australian Open 10 times, French Open three times, US Open four times, and Wimbledon seven times. Alcaraz, on the other hand, has won four grand slam titles including one US Open, one Wimbledon and two French Opens but will have to wait another year for his maiden Australian Open title.

Australian Open 2025: Tired Novak Djokovic 'wish today was the final' after epic win vs Carlos Alcaraz in QF

<p><strong>Australian Open 2025</strong>: Hello and welcome to out coverage of Djokovic vs Alcaraz in men's singles quarter-final on Tuesday (Jan 21). The match is being touted as the biggest showdown of the tournament before the final and may end up as bigger than final itself!</p>
<p><span>The most awaited match of the tournament - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/novak-djokovic" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Novak Djokovic</a> vs <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/carlos-alcaraz" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Carlos Alcaraz</a> - ened with Djokovic winning the match over the Spaniard.</span></p>
<p><span>The last time Djokovic met Alcaraz in a grand slam - the Spaniard had beaten the Serb in the Wimbledon 2024 final. Djokovic, who is chasing the elusive 25th grand slam to become the Greatest of All Time, will be hoping to return the favour oon his favorite court.</span></p>
<p><span>The last time these two guys met in any match, it ws&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/paris-olympics" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Paris Olympics 2024</a> final where Djokovic came out as winner and won the gold medal.</span></p>
<p><span>Djokovic has won&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/australian-open" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener">Australian Open</a>&nbsp;10 times, French Open three times, US Open four times, and Wimbledon seven times. Alcaraz, on the other hand, has won four grand slam titles including one US Open, one Wilmbledon and two French Opens - he'll be eager to continue his journey for the maiden Australian Open title.</span></p>
<p><span>He's the only one still playing among the Big Three of tennis after Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal retired.</span></p>
<h2><strong>Follow the Australian Open&nbsp;</strong><strong>2025&nbsp;</strong><strong>Djokovic vs Alcaraz Live Updates below:</strong></h2>

<p>It was a match and a half and eventually Djokovic used his experience to come triumphant. Both the players had an injury scare in the match but overcame it to give the crowd some great entertainment.&nbsp;</p>
<p>We'll bring you more updates from the Australian Open in the coming days till then keep visiting WION for the latest news and updates.</p>
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<p>Djokovic Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live: Djokovic comes out vcitorious! He lost the first set but won three consecutive sets after that to advance to the semi-final of the grand slam. Third seed Alcaraz's journey comes to an end and he still searches for his first Australian Open title.</p>
<p><strong>Score:</strong>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Djokovic:<span>&nbsp;4&nbsp;<strong>6 6 6</strong></span></p>
<p>Alcaraz:<span>&nbsp;<strong>6&nbsp;</strong>4 3 4</span></p>
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Australian Open 2025 Live: Djokovic wins and advances to semis!

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<p>Djokovic Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live: Alcaraz wins fourth game of the set as he tries to delay a Djokovic victory</p>
<p><strong>Score:</strong>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Djokovic:<span>&nbsp;4&nbsp;<strong>6 6 5</strong></span></p>
<p>Alcaraz:<span>&nbsp;<strong>6&nbsp;</strong>4 3 4</span></p>
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Djokovic Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live: Alcaraz trying his best

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<p>Djokovic Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live: Djokovic wins fifth game and is now just one game from from an incredible victory.</p>
<p><strong>Score:</strong>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Djokovic:<span>&nbsp;4&nbsp;<strong>6 6 5</strong></span></p>
<p>Alcaraz:<span>&nbsp;<strong>6&nbsp;</strong>4 3 3</span></p>
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Djokovic Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live: Djokovic one game away from semis

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<p>Djokovic Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live: The Spaniard is not giving up easily he narrows the deficit to one game in fourth set</p>
<p><strong>Score:</strong>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Djokovic:<span>&nbsp;4&nbsp;<strong>6 6 4</strong></span></p>
<p>Alcaraz:<span>&nbsp;<strong>6&nbsp;</strong>4 3 3</span></p>
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Djokovic Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live: Alcaraz not giving up easily

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<p>Djokovic Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live: the Serbian is just two games away from entering the semis</p>
<p><strong>Score:</strong>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Djokovic:<span>&nbsp;4&nbsp;<strong>6 6 4</strong></span></p>
<p>Alcaraz:<span>&nbsp;<strong>6&nbsp;</strong>4 3 2</span></p>
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Djokovic Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live: Djokovic closing it down fast

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<p>Djokovic Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live: It is advantage Djokovic after three hours of intense tennis.</p>
<p><strong>Score:</strong>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Djokovic:<span>&nbsp;4&nbsp;<strong>6 6 3</strong></span></p>
<p>Alcaraz:<span>&nbsp;<strong>6&nbsp;</strong>4 3 2</span></p>
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Djokovic Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live: Advantage Djokovic

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<p>Djokovic Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live: Djokovic win another game in fourth set as Alcaraz is running out of time to save the match</p>
<p><strong>Score:</strong>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Djokovic:<span>&nbsp;4&nbsp;<strong>6 6 3</strong></span></p>
<p>Alcaraz:<span>&nbsp;<strong>6&nbsp;</strong>4 3 1</span></p>
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Djokovic Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live: Alcaraz running out of time

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<p>Djokovic Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live: Alcaraz wins a game in fourth set</p>
<p><strong>Score:</strong>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Djokovic:<span>&nbsp;4&nbsp;<strong>6 6 2</strong></span></p>
<p>Alcaraz:<span>&nbsp;<strong>6&nbsp;</strong>4 3 1</span></p>
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Djokovic Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live: Alcaraz opens account in fourth set

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<p>Djokovic Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live: Djokovic takes two game lead in fourth set</p>
<p><strong>Score:</strong>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Djokovic:<span>&nbsp;4&nbsp;<strong>6 6 2</strong></span></p>
<p>Alcaraz:<span>&nbsp;<strong>6&nbsp;</strong>4 3 0</span></p>
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Djokovic Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live: Djokovic moving along nicely

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<p>Djokovic Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live: Djokovic starts fourth set with win</p>
<p><strong>Score:</strong>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Djokovic:<span>&nbsp;4&nbsp;<strong>6 6 1</strong></span></p>
<p>Alcaraz:<span>&nbsp;<strong>6&nbsp;</strong>4 3 0</span></p>
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Djokovic Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live: Djokovic on song

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<p>Djokovic Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live: Djokovic wins third set to take 2-1 lead</p>
<p><strong>Score:</strong>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Djokovic:<span>&nbsp;4&nbsp;<strong>6 6</strong></span></p>
<p>Alcaraz:<span>&nbsp;<strong>6&nbsp;</strong>4 3</span></p>
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Djokovic Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live: Djokovic wins third set

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<p>Djokovic Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live: Djokovic is now coming back to form as he takes two-game lead in third set</p>
<p><strong>Score:</strong>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Djokovic:<span>&nbsp;4&nbsp;<strong>6 5</strong></span></p>
<p>Alcaraz:<span>&nbsp;<strong>6&nbsp;</strong>4 3</span></p>
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Djokovic Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live: Djokovic showing his class

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<p>Djokovic Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live: Alcaraz wins a game and narrows the deficit but Djokovic still ahead.</p>
<p><strong>Score:</strong>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Djokovic:<span>&nbsp;4&nbsp;<strong>6 4</strong></span></p>
<p>Alcaraz:<span>&nbsp;<strong>6&nbsp;</strong>4 3</span></p>
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Djokovic Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live: Alcaraz wins a game but Djokovic still ahead

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<p>Djokovic Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live: Djokovic shows experience and gets two games ahead in the thrid set.</p>
<p><strong>Score:</strong>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Djokovic:<span>&nbsp;4&nbsp;<strong>6 4</strong></span></p>
<p>Alcaraz:<span>&nbsp;<strong>6&nbsp;</strong>4&nbsp;2</span></p>
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Djokovic Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live: Djokovic ahead in third set

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<p>Djokovic Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live: Djokovic is using his whole experience as he keeps getting ahead of Alcaraz.</p>
<p><strong>Score:</strong>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Djokovic:<span>&nbsp;4&nbsp;<strong>6 3</strong></span></p>
<p>Alcaraz:<span>&nbsp;<strong>6&nbsp;</strong>4&nbsp;2</span></p>
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Djokovic Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live: Djokovic keeps getting lead

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<p>Djokovic Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live: Alcaraz not making it easy for Djokovic as draws level in third set</p>
<p><strong>Score:</strong>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Djokovic:<span>&nbsp;4&nbsp;<strong>6 2</strong></span></p>
<p>Alcaraz:<span>&nbsp;<strong>6&nbsp;</strong>4 <strong>2</strong></span></p>
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Djokovic Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live: Alcaraz not giving an inch

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<p>Djokovic Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live: Djokovic takes lead in the third set after winning the third game</p>
<p><strong>Score:</strong>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Djokovic:<span>&nbsp;4&nbsp;<strong>6 2</strong></span></p>
<p>Alcaraz:<span>&nbsp;<strong>6&nbsp;</strong>4&nbsp;1</span></p>
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Djokovic Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live: Djokovic pulls ahead in third set

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<p>Djokovic Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live: Alcaraz pulls level after Djokovic drew first blood in thrid set with first game win.</p>
<p><strong>Score:</strong>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Djokovic:<span>&nbsp;4&nbsp;<strong>6 1</strong></span></p>
<p>Alcaraz:<span>&nbsp;<strong>6&nbsp;</strong>4 <strong>1</strong></span></p>
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Djokovic Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live: Alcaraz wins second game in third set

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<p>Djokovic Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live: Djokovic draws first blood in thrid set as he wins first game.</p>
<p><strong>Score:</strong>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Djokovic:<span>&nbsp;4&nbsp;<strong>6 1</strong></span></p>
<p>Alcaraz:<span>&nbsp;<strong>6&nbsp;</strong>4 0</span></p>
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Djokovic Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live: Djokovic wins first game in third set

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<p>Djokovic Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live: Djokovic wins the second set to bring the score level in quarter-final.</p>
<p><strong>Score:</strong>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Djokovic:<span>&nbsp;4 <strong>6</strong></span></p>
<p>Alcaraz:<span>&nbsp;<strong>6&nbsp;</strong>4</span></p>
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Djokovic Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live: Djokovic takes second set

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<p>Djokovic Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live: Djokovic moves ahead again after Alcaraz levels in second set.</p>
<p><strong>Score:</strong>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Djokovic:<span> 4 <strong>5</strong></span></p>
<p>Alcaraz:<span>&nbsp;<strong>6&nbsp;</strong>4</span></p>
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Djokovic Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live: Djokovic again takes lead

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<p>Djokovic Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live: Alcaraz levels agains after Djokovic pulled ahead in second set.</p>
<p><strong>Score:</strong>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Djokovic:<span>&nbsp;4&nbsp;<strong>4</strong></span></p>
<p>Alcaraz:<span>&nbsp;<strong>6&nbsp;4</strong></span></p>
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Djokovic Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live: See-saw game on in second set

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<p>Djokovic Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live: Djokovic pulls ahead after Alcaraz claws back his way with three consecutive game wins in second set.</p>
<p><strong>Score:</strong>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Djokovic:<span> 4 <strong>4</strong></span></p>
<p>Alcaraz:<span>&nbsp;<strong>6&nbsp;</strong>3</span></p>
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Djokovic Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live: Djokovic pulls ahead in second set

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<p>Djokovic Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live: Alcaraz claws back his way with three consecutive game wins in second set.</p>
<p><strong>Score:</strong>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Djokovic:<span>&nbsp;4&nbsp;<strong>3</strong></span></p>
<p>Alcaraz:<span>&nbsp;<strong>6&nbsp;3</strong></span></p>
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Djokovic Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live: Alcaraz draws level in second set

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<p>Djokovic Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live: Alcaraz wins two consecutive games after losing three games in a row in second set</p>
<p><strong>Score:</strong>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Djokovic:<span>&nbsp;4&nbsp;<strong>3</strong></span></p>
<p>Alcaraz:<span>&nbsp;<strong>6 </strong>2</span></p>
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Djokovic Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live: Alcaraz chasing fast in second set

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<p>Djokovic Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live: Alcaraz wins first game after losing three games in a row in second set</p>
<p><strong>Score:</strong>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Djokovic:<span>&nbsp;4&nbsp;<strong>3</strong></span></p>
<p>Alcaraz:<span>&nbsp;<strong>6&nbsp;</strong>1</span></p>
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Djokovic Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live: Alcaraz wins first game in second set

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<p>Djokovic Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live: Djokovic wins three games in row in second set</p>
<p><strong>Score:</strong>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Djokovic:<span>&nbsp;4&nbsp;<strong>3</strong></span></p>
<p>Alcaraz:<span>&nbsp;<strong>6&nbsp;</strong>0</span></p>
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Djokovic Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live: Djokovic on fire in second set

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<p>Djokovic vs Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live: Djokovic wins two games in second set</p>
<p><strong>Score:</strong>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Djokovic:<span>&nbsp;4 <strong>2</strong></span></p>
<p>Alcaraz:<span>&nbsp;<strong>6&nbsp;</strong>0</span></p>
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Djokovic vs Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live: Djokovic cruising in second set

<p>Djokovic vs Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live: Djokovic takes early lead in the second set affter losing the first one.</p>
<p><strong>Score:</strong>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Djokovic:<span> 4 <strong>1</strong></span></p>
<p>Alcaraz:<span>&nbsp;<strong>6 </strong>0</span></p>

Djokovic vs Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live: Djokovic ahead in second set

<p>Djokovic vs Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live:&nbsp;Watch the first set highlight</p>
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Djokovic vs Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live: Alcaraz takes first set with ease

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<p>Djokovic:<span>&nbsp;4</span></p>
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<p>Djokovic:<span>&nbsp;4</span></p>
<p>Alcaraz:<span> <strong>5</strong></span></p>
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<p>Djokovic vs Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live: Scores reamin equal in first set.</p>
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<p>Djokovic:<span>&nbsp;<strong>4</strong></span></p>
<p>Alcaraz:<span>&nbsp;<strong>4</strong></span></p>
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Djokovic vs Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live: Alcaraz on par with Djokovic

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<p>Australian Open 2025 Live: Djokovic takes the lead back in first set.</p>
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<p>Djokovic:<span>&nbsp;<strong>4</strong></span></p>
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<p>Djokovic:<span> <strong>3</strong></span></p>
<p>Alcaraz:<span>&nbsp;<strong>3</strong></span></p>
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Djokovic vs Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live: Alcaraz draws level in first set

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<p>Djokovic:<span>&nbsp;</span><strong>2</strong></p>
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Australian Open 2025 Djokovic vs Alcaraz Live: Alcaraz draws level in first set

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<p>Djokovic:<span>&nbsp;</span><strong>2</strong></p>
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Australian Open 2025 Djokovic vs Alcaraz Live: Djokovic leading in first set

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<p>Australian Open 2025 Live: Djokovic win second game of the first set as well against Alcaraz.</p>
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Australian Open 2025 Live: Djokovic vs Alcaraz

<p>Australian Open 2025 Live: Djokovic win first game of the first set against Alcaraz.</p>
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<p>Djokovic:&nbsp;<b>1</b></p>
<p>Alcaraz: 0</p>

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<p>Australian Open 2025 Live: Top seed Sabalenka takes the match and enters semis.</p>
<p><strong>Score:</strong>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Sabalenka:<span>&nbsp;</span><strong>6<span>&nbsp;</span></strong>2<span> <strong>6</strong></span></p>
<p>Pavlyuchenkova: 2<span>&nbsp;</span><strong>6<span>&nbsp;</span></strong>3</p>
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Australian Open 2025 Live: Sabalenka vs Pavlyuchenkova

<p>Australian Open 2025 Live: Sabalenka one game away from making it to semis.</p>
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<p>Sabalenka:<span>&nbsp;</span><strong>6<span>&nbsp;</span></strong>2<span> <strong>5</strong></span></p>
<p>Pavlyuchenkova: 2<span>&nbsp;</span><strong>6<span>&nbsp;</span></strong>3</p>

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<p>Australian Open 2025 Live: Sabalenka takes one game lead in the third set.</p>
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<p>Sabalenka:<span>&nbsp;</span><strong>6<span>&nbsp;</span></strong>2<span> <strong>4</strong></span></p>
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<p>Sabalenka:<span>&nbsp;</span><strong>6<span>&nbsp;</span></strong>2 <strong>3</strong></p>
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<p>Australian Open 2025 Live: Sabalenka takes second game in the third set to make it 1-1</p>
<p><strong>Score:</strong>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Sabalenka: <strong>6 </strong>2 1</p>
<p>Pavlyuchenkova: 2 <strong>6 1</strong></p>

<p><span>Australian Open 2025 Live: Pavlyuchenkova win first game in third set vs top seed Sabalenka.</span></p>

<p>Australian Open 2025 Live:<span>Pavlyuchenkova</span> wins second set 6-2 and makes it 1-1 in the match.</p>
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<p>Sabalenka:<span>&nbsp;</span><strong>6<span>&nbsp;</span></strong>2</p>
<p>Pavlyuchenkova: 2<span>&nbsp;</span><strong>6</strong></p>

<p>Australian Open 2025 Live, Sabalenka vs Pavlyuchenkova: Sabalenka has won the first set 6-2 and currently leads the second set 4-1.</p>

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Djokovic vs Alcaraz Australian Open 2025: Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz gave the fans enough entertainment with Djokovic emerging out victorious in the end. Tennis Sports

Australian Open 2025: Hello and welcome to out coverage of Djokovic vs Alcaraz in men's singles quarter-final on Tuesday (Jan 21). The match is being touted as the biggest showdown of the tournament before the final and may end up as bigger than final itself! The most awaited match of the tournament - Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz - ened with Djokovic winning the match over the Spaniard. The last time Djokovic met Alcaraz in a grand slam - the Spaniard had beaten the Serb in the Wimbledon 2024 final. Djokovic, who is chasing the elusive 25th grand slam to become the Greatest of All Time, will be hoping to return the favour oon his favorite court. The last time these two guys met in any match, it ws Paris Olympics 2024 final where Djokovic came out as winner and won the gold medal. Djokovic has won Australian Open 10 times, French Open three times, US Open four times, and Wimbledon seven times. Alcaraz, on the other hand, has won four grand slam titles including one US Open, one Wilmbledon and two French Opens - he'll be eager to continue his journey for the maiden Australian Open title. He's the only one still playing among the Big Three of tennis after Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal retired. Follow the Australian Open 2025 Djokovic vs Alcaraz Live Updates below:

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<p>Spain's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/carlos-alcaraz">Carlos Alcaraz</a> and Serbian <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/novak-djokovic">Novak Djokovic</a> both had injury scare during the men's singles quarter-final in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/australian-open">Australian Open</a> 2025 on Tuesday (Jan 21). Djokovic took a medical time out in the first set itself and went on to lose it while Alcaraz could be seen limping after the third set.</p>
<p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tennis/2025-australian-open-djokovic-vs-alcaraz-live-today-jan-21-match-score-in-quarterfinal-liveblog-8640427" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Djokovic vs Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live Updates</a></p>
<h2><strong>Injury scare for Djokovic, Alcaraz in Australian Open 2025</strong></h2>
<p>Djokovic had a injury scare early in the game when he left the stadium with physio on a medical timeout for three minutes. Alcaraz was leading 5-4 at the time and eventually won the set 6-4.</p>
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<p>Djokovic was visibly upset with it and had covered his face with a towel. Have a look at the moment below:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Another time Novak Djokovic is injured against Carlos Alcaraz 💔<a href="https://twitter.com/DjokerNole?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DjokerNole</a> is clearly in so much pain 😭<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Djokovic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Djokovic</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NoleFam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NoleFam</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AO2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AO2025</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AusOpen?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AusOpen</a><a href="https://t.co/0JtimXiIa3">pic.twitter.com/0JtimXiIa3</a></p>
&mdash; Shane Gupta (@Shanegupta22) <a href="https://twitter.com/Shanegupta22/status/1881669762218090612?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 21, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<p>Alcaraz, meanwhile, seemed to grab his right leg after losing the second consecutive set against the Serbian. After winning the first set, the Spaniard lost the next two sets 6-4, 6-3. Have a look at the moment below:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Carlos Alcaraz grabs his leg after losing the set to Djokovic at Australian Open<br><br>&ldquo;He&rsquo;s kind of limping around. Then he gets up &amp; does it again. Limping around &amp; sitting down. He&rsquo;s obviously fine. Just acting like he&rsquo;s got an injury&rdquo;<br><br>&ldquo;He&rsquo;s being Novak.&rdquo;<br><br><a href="https://t.co/maX3mDKPfa">pic.twitter.com/maX3mDKPfa</a></p>
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<h2><strong>Alcaraz loses cool over umpire call</strong></h2>
<p>Alcaraz <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tennis/djokovic-vs-alcaraz-australian-open-2025-carlos-alcaraz-loses-cool-in-qf-vs-novak-djokovic-8641451">lost his cool</a> over an umpire call in the second set during the match. The Spaniard didn't hold back at all and showed his displeasure to the chair umpire immediately.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The umpire made a let call but the Spanish player lost his cool for time taken during the serves following the chair umpire's call.</p>
<p>"It was five seconds late. It's crazy," said Alcaraz looking totally furious.</p>
<p>"I know it's let, but you stopped when he stopped," shouted the 21-year-old thrice as the crowd booed him at the Rod Laver arena.</p>
<p>Djokovic has won Australian Open 10 times, French Open three times, US Open four times, and Wimbledon seven times and is chasing the elusive 25th grand slam.</p>
<p>Alcaraz, on the other hand, has won four grand slam titles including one US Open, one Wimbledon and two French Opens - he'll be eager to continue his journey for the maiden Australian Open title.</p>

Australian Open 2025: Carlos Alcaraz and Serbian Novak Djokovic both had a injury scare during the men's singles quarter-final on Tuesday (Jan 21). Tennis Sports

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz and Serbian Novak Djokovic both had injury scare during the men's singles quarter-final in the Australian Open 2025 on Tuesday (Jan 21). Djokovic took a medical time out in the first set itself and went on to lose it while Alcaraz could be seen limping after the third set. Also Read: Djokovic vs Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live Updates Injury scare for Djokovic, Alcaraz in Australian Open 2025 Djokovic had a injury scare early in the game when he left the stadium with physio on a medical timeout for three minutes. Alcaraz was leading 5-4 at the time and eventually won the set 6-4. Novak Djokovic had injury scare in Australian Open 2025 Photograph: (X) Djokovic was visibly upset with it and had covered his face with a towel. Have a look at the moment below: Another time Novak Djokovic is injured against Carlos Alcaraz 💔@DjokerNole is clearly in so much pain 😭#Djokovic | #NoleFam | #AO2025 | #AusOpenpic.twitter.com/0JtimXiIa3 — Shane Gupta (@Shanegupta22) January 21, 2025 Alcaraz, meanwhile, seemed to grab his right leg after losing the second consecutive set against the Serbian. After winning the first set, the Spaniard lost the next two sets 6-4, 6-3. Have a look at the moment below: Carlos Alcaraz grabs his leg after losing the set to Djokovic at Australian Open “He’s kind of limping around. Then he gets up & does it again. Limping around & sitting down. He’s obviously fine. Just acting like he’s got an injury” “He’s being Novak.” pic.twitter.com/maX3mDKPfa — The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 21, 2025 Alcaraz loses cool over umpire call Alcaraz lost his cool over an umpire call in the second set during the match. The Spaniard didn't hold back at all and showed his displeasure to the chair umpire immediately. The umpire made a let call but the Spanish player lost his cool for time taken during the serves following the chair umpire's call. "It was five seconds late. It's crazy," said Alcaraz looking totally furious. "I know it's let, but you stopped when he stopped," shouted the 21-year-old thrice as the crowd booed him at the Rod Laver arena. Djokovic has won Australian Open 10 times, French Open three times, US Open four times, and Wimbledon seven times and is chasing the elusive 25th grand slam. Alcaraz, on the other hand, has won four grand slam titles including one US Open, one Wimbledon and two French Opens - he'll be eager to continue his journey for the maiden Australian Open title.

Australian Open 2025: Djokovic, Alcaraz get injury scare during men's singles QF - WATCH

<p>Spain's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/carlos-alcaraz">Carlos Alcaraz</a> lost his cool over an umpire call during the men's singles quarter-final against <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/novak-djokovic">Novak Djokovic</a> in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/australian-open" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Australian Open</a> 2025 on Tuesday (Jan 21). The Spaniard didn't hold back at all and showed his displeasure to the chair umpire immediately.</p>
<h2><strong>Djokovic vs Alcaraz Australian Open 2025</strong></h2>
<p>The match between the two player, representing different generations, is touted as the biggest showdown in year's first grand slam. The incident between Djokovic and Alcaraz happened during the second set with the Serbian leading 3-1. Alcaraz had already won the first set 6-4.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tennis/2025-australian-open-djokovic-vs-alcaraz-live-today-jan-21-match-score-in-quarterfinal-liveblog-8640427">Djokovic vs Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live Updates</a></p>
<p>The umpire made a let call but the Spanish player lost his cool for time taken during the serves following the chair umpire's call.</p>
<p>"It was five seconds late. It's crazy," said Alcaraz looking totally furious.</p>
<p>"I know it's let, but you stopped when he stopped," shouted the 21-year-old thrice as the crowd booed him at the Rod Laver arena.</p>
<p>The commentator on air also seemed to agree with Alcaraz and said: "He is not happy because he thinks the umpire has been influenced by Djokovic stopping at that point."</p>
<h2><strong>Injury Scare for Novak Djokovic</strong></h2>
<p>The Serbian had a injury scare early in the game when he left the stadium with physio on a medical timeout. Alcaraz was leading 5-4 at the time and eventually won the set. Djokovic, however, came back strongly to win the next two sets 6-4, 6-3.&nbsp;</p>
<p><span>Djokovic has won<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/australian-open">&nbsp;</a></span><a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/australian-open">Australian Open</a><span><a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/australian-open">&nbsp;</a>10 times, French Open three times, US Open four times, and Wimbledon seven times and is chasing the elusive 25th grand slam.</span><span></span></p>
<p><span>Alcaraz, on the other hand, has won four grand slam titles including one US Open, one Wilmbledon and two French Opens - he'll be eager to continue his journey for the maiden Australian Open title.</span></p>

Australian Open 2025: The umpire made a let call but the Spanish player lost his cool for time taken during the serves following the chair umpire's call. Tennis Sports

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz lost his cool over an umpire call during the men's singles quarter-final against Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open 2025 on Tuesday (Jan 21). The Spaniard didn't hold back at all and showed his displeasure to the chair umpire immediately. Djokovic vs Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 The match between the two player, representing different generations, is touted as the biggest showdown in year's first grand slam. The incident between Djokovic and Alcaraz happened during the second set with the Serbian leading 3-1. Alcaraz had already won the first set 6-4. Also Read: Djokovic vs Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 Live Updates The umpire made a let call but the Spanish player lost his cool for time taken during the serves following the chair umpire's call. "It was five seconds late. It's crazy," said Alcaraz looking totally furious. "I know it's let, but you stopped when he stopped," shouted the 21-year-old thrice as the crowd booed him at the Rod Laver arena. The commentator on air also seemed to agree with Alcaraz and said: "He is not happy because he thinks the umpire has been influenced by Djokovic stopping at that point." Injury Scare for Novak Djokovic The Serbian had a injury scare early in the game when he left the stadium with physio on a medical timeout. Alcaraz was leading 5-4 at the time and eventually won the set. Djokovic, however, came back strongly to win the next two sets 6-4, 6-3. Djokovic has won Australian Open 10 times, French Open three times, US Open four times, and Wimbledon seven times and is chasing the elusive 25th grand slam. Alcaraz, on the other hand, has won four grand slam titles including one US Open, one Wilmbledon and two French Opens - he'll be eager to continue his journey for the maiden Australian Open title.

Australian Open 2025: Carlos Alcaraz loses cool in QF vs Novak Djokovic

<p><strong>Australian Open 2025 Live Updates:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-no-1-jannik-sinner-beats-heat-broken-net-to-reach-australian-open-quarters-8636925">Jannik Sinner beat Holger Rune</a> to enter the quarter-final of men's singles on Monday (Jan 20). Whereas, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/novak-djokovic">Novak Djokovic</a> vs <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/carlos-alcaraz">Carlos Alcaraz</a> showdown is set for the QF on Tuesday (Jan 21).</p>
<p>Top seed Sinner beat 13th rank Rune 6-3, 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 to book his QF berth where he'll face the winner of Michelsen vs De Minaur in the third QF of the men's singles in year's first grand slam.</p>
<p>The most awaited match of the tournament - Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz - is set to be played at the iconic Rod Laver arena on Tuesday (Jan 21).</p>
<p>The last time Djokovic met Alcaraz in a grand slam - the Spaniard had beaten the Serb in the Wimbledon 2024 final. Djokovic, who is chasing the elusive 25th grand slam to become the Greatest of All Time, will be hoping to return the favour oon his favorite court.</p>
<p>Djokovic has won <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/australian-open">Australian Open</a> 10 times, French Open three times, US Open four times, and Wimbledon seven times inculding the Olympic gold in Paris last year by beating Alcaraz in final. He's the only one still playing among the Big Three of tennis after Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal retired.</p>
<h2><strong>Follow the Australian Open 2025 Live Updates below:</strong></h2>

<p>The men's singles QFs have been set and which will start with Paul vs Zverev before the focus turns to Djokovic vs Alcaraz. We'll be back on Jan 21 with more updates and till then keep followin WION for latest news and updates.</p>
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<p>ALex de Minaur has beaten Alex Michelsen <span>6-0, 7(7)-6(5), 6-3 in straight sets to enter the fourth round of the ongoing Australian Open 2025.</span></p>

Australian Open 2025 Live Updates: Alex de Minaur through fourth round

<p><span>Alex de Minaur has won the second set as well. He currently leads the match 6-0, 7(7)-6(5). One more set and he'll be through the quarters.</span></p>

Australian Open 2025 Live Updates: Minaur takes second set as well

<p>Alex de Minaur currently lead the match 6-0 after winning the first set but Alex Michelsen has fought hard to bring the second set at 6-6.</p>

Australian Open 2025 Live Updates: Michelsen vs de Minaur

<p><span>Defending champion Jannik Sinner needed medical attention in energy-sapping heat and overcame a long interruption when he broke the net to reach the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/australian-open" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Australian Open</a><span>&nbsp;quarter-finals on Monday. The top seed again dropped a set before coming home 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 against dangerous Dane Holger Rune on Rod Laver Arena with both men needing medical attention.</span></p>
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<p>The 37-year-old<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/tennis" target="_blank" rel="noopener">tennis</a><span>&nbsp;</span>great refused to do a routine on-court interview after beating Jiri Lehecka in three sets on Rod Laver Arena to make the quarter-finals on Sunday evening.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Afterwards he said it was in protest at Tony Jones, a top sports presenter with host broadcaster Channel Nine, who he accused of "insulting and offensive comments" towards him and Serbian fans.</p>
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Australian Open 2025 Live Updates: TV presenter apologises for mocking Djokovic

Australian Open 2025 Live Updates: Sinner beat Rune to enter the R8 of men's singles on Monday (Jan 20). Whereas, Djokovic vs Alcaraz showdown is set for the QF on Jan 21. tennis sports

Australian Open 2025 Live Updates: Jannik Sinner beat Holger Rune to enter the quarter-final of men's singles on Monday (Jan 20). Whereas, Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz showdown is set for the QF on Tuesday (Jan 21). Top seed Sinner beat 13th rank Rune 6-3, 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 to book his QF berth where he'll face the winner of Michelsen vs De Minaur in the third QF of the men's singles in year's first grand slam. The most awaited match of the tournament - Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz - is set to be played at the iconic Rod Laver arena on Tuesday (Jan 21). The last time Djokovic met Alcaraz in a grand slam - the Spaniard had beaten the Serb in the Wimbledon 2024 final. Djokovic, who is chasing the elusive 25th grand slam to become the Greatest of All Time, will be hoping to return the favour oon his favorite court. Djokovic has won Australian Open 10 times, French Open three times, US Open four times, and Wimbledon seven times inculding the Olympic gold in Paris last year by beating Alcaraz in final. He's the only one still playing among the Big Three of tennis after Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal retired. Follow the Australian Open 2025 Live Updates below:

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<p>A leading TV presenter apologised on-air on Monday to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/novak-djokovic">Novak Djokovic</a> after mocking the 24-time Grand Slam winner and his Serbian fans at the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/australian-open">0</a>, saying it was meant to be banter.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>The 37-year-old <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/tennis">tennis</a> great refused to do a routine on-court interview after beating Jiri Lehecka in three sets on Rod Laver Arena to make the quarter-finals on Sunday evening.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Afterwards he said it was in protest at Tony Jones, a top sports presenter with host broadcaster Channel Nine, who he accused of "insulting and offensive comments" towards him and Serbian fans.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p>Djokovic said he would boycott interviews with the TV station until he got an apology.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>"The comments were made on the news on the Friday night, which I considered to be banter. I considered it to be humour, which is consistent with most things I do," Jones said on Monday. "Having said that, I was made aware on Saturday morning, from Tennis Australia via the Djokovic camp, that the Djokovic camp was not happy at all with those comments. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p>"As such I immediately contacted the Djokovic camp and issued and apology to them -- 48 hours ago -- for any disrespect that Novak felt, that I had caused.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>"As I stand here now I can only stand by that apology to Novak."<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>The veteran broadcaster was live at Melbourne Park on Friday when a large group of Djokovic fans holding Serbian flags began cheering in the background behind him.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Jones responded by singing to them: "Novak, he's overrated ... Novak's a has-been. Novak, kick him out."<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>"I should also say the disrespect was extended, in many ways, to the Serbian fans," he said in his apology.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>"We have built up a nice rapport with the Serbian fans ... there is banter, and I thought what I was doing was an extension of that banter. Quite clearly that has not been interpreted that way.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>"I feel as though I've let down the Serbian fans. It has been an unfortunate situation."<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>In a strongly worded statement issued before Jones's apology, the Serbian Council of Australia called for him to be sacked and said it had lodged a complaint with the Australian Human Rights Commission.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>"His comments are offensive, racist and only serve to incite further discrimination of Australian-Serbs," it said.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Jones was also a target for American player Danielle Collins last week after he labelled her a "brat" when she thanked Australian Open hecklers for "paying my bills" in her defeat of home hope Destanee Aiava.</p>
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Sports, Tennis: Djokovic great refused to do a routine on-court interview after beating Jiri Lehecka in three sets on Rod Laver Arena to make the quarter-finals on Sunday evening.

A leading TV presenter apologised on-air on Monday to Novak Djokovic after mocking the 24-time Grand Slam winner and his Serbian fans at the 0, saying it was meant to be banter. The 37-year-old tennis great refused to do a routine on-court interview after beating Jiri Lehecka in three sets on Rod Laver Arena to make the quarter-finals on Sunday evening. Afterwards he said it was in protest at Tony Jones, a top sports presenter with host broadcaster Channel Nine, who he accused of "insulting and offensive comments" towards him and Serbian fans. Also read | Indian Open 2025: I am far from my best, says two-time Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen Djokovic said he would boycott interviews with the TV station until he got an apology. "The comments were made on the news on the Friday night, which I considered to be banter. I considered it to be humour, which is consistent with most things I do," Jones said on Monday. "Having said that, I was made aware on Saturday morning, from Tennis Australia via the Djokovic camp, that the Djokovic camp was not happy at all with those comments. "As such I immediately contacted the Djokovic camp and issued and apology to them -- 48 hours ago -- for any disrespect that Novak felt, that I had caused. "As I stand here now I can only stand by that apology to Novak." The veteran broadcaster was live at Melbourne Park on Friday when a large group of Djokovic fans holding Serbian flags began cheering in the background behind him. Jones responded by singing to them: "Novak, he's overrated ... Novak's a has-been. Novak, kick him out." "I should also say the disrespect was extended, in many ways, to the Serbian fans," he said in his apology. "We have built up a nice rapport with the Serbian fans ... there is banter, and I thought what I was doing was an extension of that banter. Quite clearly that has not been interpreted that way. "I feel as though I've let down the Serbian fans. It has been an unfortunate situation." In a strongly worded statement issued before Jones's apology, the Serbian Council of Australia called for him to be sacked and said it had lodged a complaint with the Australian Human Rights Commission. "His comments are offensive, racist and only serve to incite further discrimination of Australian-Serbs," it said. Jones was also a target for American player Danielle Collins last week after he labelled her a "brat" when she thanked Australian Open hecklers for "paying my bills" in her defeat of home hope Destanee Aiava. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

TV presenter apologises for mocking Djokovic, Serbian fans at Australian Open

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<p>Serbian tennis star <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/novak-djokovic" rel="dofollow">Novak Djokovic</a> started the quest for the record 25th grand slam with a hard-fought win against the USA's Nishesh Basavareddy in Australia Open. Djokovic, playing first match with his 37-year-old coach and former rival Andy Murray, won 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 in first round on Monday (Jan 13).</p>
<h2><strong>Djokovic praises coach Murray</strong></h2>
<p>Novak Djokovic's announcement of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/andy-murray" rel="dofollow">Andy Murray</a> as the coach created a lot of buzz in the tennis world. The two 37-year-olds have been rivals since age 12 before Murray called time on his career at the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/paris-olympics" rel="dofollow">Paris Olympics 2024</a>. This was the duo's first official match at player-coach.</p>
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<p>Djokovic was full of praise of Murray after the win and said: "A few times I did approach Andy, asked him something about whatever it was, whatever shot. He was giving me his feedback, his guidance and opinion."</p>
<p>"It's important. I enjoy talking to Andy. I mean, he knows tennis as well as anybody out there.</p>
<p>"I think he was doing great today," he added. "He was standing up several times, trying to encourage me and support me. I enjoyed it."&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>Basavareddy gets acknowledgement from Djokovic</strong></h2>
<p>The Serb was full of praise of his 19-year-old opponent Nishesh Basavareddy as well who is making his grand slam debut.</p>
<p>"I was very impressed by him. I think the whole stadium was really," Djokovic said after the match.</p>
<p>"Huge credit to him for stepping out in his debut in a Grand Slam, first time on a big court, playing the way he did play. So well done. &nbsp;I'm sure if he keeps going this way, he's very young, we are going to see quite a bit of him in the future," he added.</p>
<p>Indian-origin Basavareddy quit Stanford University to turn pro in December 2024. He had won the boys' double US Open 2022 with Ozan Baris at the junior level.</p>

Novak Djokovic, playing first match with his 37-year-old coach and former rival Andy Murray, won 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 in first round on Monday (Jan 13). Sports

Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic started the quest for the record 25th grand slam with a hard-fought win against the USA's Nishesh Basavareddy in Australia Open. Djokovic, playing first match with his 37-year-old coach and former rival Andy Murray, won 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 in first round on Monday (Jan 13). Djokovic praises coach Murray Novak Djokovic's announcement of Andy Murray as the coach created a lot of buzz in the tennis world. The two 37-year-olds have been rivals since age 12 before Murray called time on his career at the Paris Olympics 2024. This was the duo's first official match at player-coach. Also Read: Khabib Nurmagomedov Airplane Row: Russian fighter speaks on being removed from flight in USA Djokovic was full of praise of Murray after the win and said: "A few times I did approach Andy, asked him something about whatever it was, whatever shot. He was giving me his feedback, his guidance and opinion." "It's important. I enjoy talking to Andy. I mean, he knows tennis as well as anybody out there. "I think he was doing great today," he added. "He was standing up several times, trying to encourage me and support me. I enjoyed it." Basavareddy gets acknowledgement from Djokovic The Serb was full of praise of his 19-year-old opponent Nishesh Basavareddy as well who is making his grand slam debut. "I was very impressed by him. I think the whole stadium was really," Djokovic said after the match. "Huge credit to him for stepping out in his debut in a Grand Slam, first time on a big court, playing the way he did play. So well done. I'm sure if he keeps going this way, he's very young, we are going to see quite a bit of him in the future," he added. Indian-origin Basavareddy quit Stanford University to turn pro in December 2024. He had won the boys' double US Open 2022 with Ozan Baris at the junior level.

Australian Open 2025: 'I enjoyed it,' says Novak Djokovic on first win with coach Andy Murray

<p>Serbian tennis star <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/novak-djokovic">Novak Djokovic</a> had a jaw drop moment after a really high catch was caught at the boundary during the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/bbl">BBL T20</a> match between the Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades on Sunday (Jan 12). Djokovic is in the country for this year's first grand slam Australia Open which runs from January 12 to 26.</p>
<p>The catch was taken in the eighth over Stars' innings when skipper <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/marcus-stoinis">Marcus Stoinis</a> launched a ball from Kane Richardson down the ground. The ball went high in the sky before Tom Rogers caught it right on the boundary rope, leaving Djokovic speechless. Have a look at the video below:</p>
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<h2><strong>Maxwell rescues Stars again</strong></h2>
<p>Batting first after losing the toss at Melbourne's Docklands Stadium, Stars were in a pickle at 45/4 in 6.5 overs. The score soon became 75/7 in 11 overs before Maxwell took charge of the innings. He added 81 runs for the eighth wicket with Usama Mir who contributed nothing to the partnership.</p>
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<p>The runs came thick and fast and by the time Mir was sent back on the third ball of the 19th over, Stars were at 156. The innings eventually was over for 165 on the last ball of the designated 20 overs. Maxwell top scored with 90 off 52 balls, hitting 10 sixes and four fours.</p>
<p>Chasing the target, Renegades started horribly and could never get going after losing three wickets inside the powerplay. Stars' Mark Steketee was the pick of the bowlers with the figures of 5/17 in four overs, while Joel Paris took 3/13 in his four overs.</p>
<p>Peter Siddle and Beau Webster took one wicket each as Stars completed a comfortable 42-run win to jump from last place to fourth position on the points table.</p>
<p>Stars now have eight points with four wins and five losses from nine games while Sydney Sixers sit at top with 11 points from five wins in eight games.</p>
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Novak Djokovic was left with his jaw dropped after a really high catch was caught at boundary during the BBL T20 match between Melbourne Stars v Melbourne Renegades. Cricket Sports

Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic had a jaw drop moment after a really high catch was caught at the boundary during the BBL T20 match between the Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades on Sunday (Jan 12). Djokovic is in the country for this year's first grand slam Australia Open which runs from January 12 to 26. The catch was taken in the eighth over Stars' innings when skipper Marcus Stoinis launched a ball from Kane Richardson down the ground. The ball went high in the sky before Tom Rogers caught it right on the boundary rope, leaving Djokovic speechless. Have a look at the video below: Even @DjokerNole couldn't believe this! Marcus Stoinis gets caught after hitting a high ball, and Novak Djokovic reacts accordingly! #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/7eaGv3xLza — KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 12, 2025 Maxwell rescues Stars again Batting first after losing the toss at Melbourne's Docklands Stadium, Stars were in a pickle at 45/4 in 6.5 overs. The score soon became 75/7 in 11 overs before Maxwell took charge of the innings. He added 81 runs for the eighth wicket with Usama Mir who contributed nothing to the partnership. Also Watch: BBL, Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades: Maxwell hits MONSTROUS 122-metre six The runs came thick and fast and by the time Mir was sent back on the third ball of the 19th over, Stars were at 156. The innings eventually was over for 165 on the last ball of the designated 20 overs. Maxwell top scored with 90 off 52 balls, hitting 10 sixes and four fours. Chasing the target, Renegades started horribly and could never get going after losing three wickets inside the powerplay. Stars' Mark Steketee was the pick of the bowlers with the figures of 5/17 in four overs, while Joel Paris took 3/13 in his four overs. Peter Siddle and Beau Webster took one wicket each as Stars completed a comfortable 42-run win to jump from last place to fourth position on the points table. Stars now have eight points with four wins and five losses from nine games while Sydney Sixers sit at top with 11 points from five wins in eight games.

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Former World No 1&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=Novak+Djokovic" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Novak Djokovic</a> has made a shocking revelation ahead of the 2025 <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=Australian+Open" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Australian Open</a> just days before the tournament begins. Djokovic on Thursday (Jan 9) claimed that he was poisoned before being deported from Australia in 2022 for not getting vaccinated for Covid-19. The revelation has left everyone stunned, with the Australian Home Ministry reported to have already started an investigation into the matter.</p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Djokovic makes a shocking revelation</strong></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">"I had some health issues. And I realised that in that hotel in Melbourne, I was fed some food that poisoned me," the 37-year-old Djokovic told GQ magazine in a lengthy interview published on Thursday.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">"I had some discoveries when I came back to Serbia. I never told this to anybody publicly, but discoveries that I had a really high level of heavy metal. I had lead, a very high level of lead and mercury."</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">In 2022, Djokovic was deported for not taking the Covid-19 jab which was mandatory for every international tourist in Australia.&nbsp;</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">The 24-time Grand Slam champion despite arriving at the Australian airport in 2022 was asked to leave.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Djokovic also initiated legal help to participate in the Australian Open but failed to convince the authorities.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">The Serbian would later return to win the Australian Open for the 10th time in 2023 after beating Daniil Medvedev in the final.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">This also saw him become the second male player to win a singles Grand Slam title 10 or more times, joining&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=Rafael+Nadal%E2%80%99s" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Rafael Nadal&rsquo;s</a> 14 French Open triumphs.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Djokovic will be chasing history at the Australian Open 2025 as he targets a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">He is currently level with Margaret Court for most singles Grand Slam titles -male or female- while he already holds the tag of the most successful singles athlete at Melbourne Park with 10 titles.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><em>(With Inputs from Agencies)</em></p>

Sports, Tennis |  Novak Djokovic poisoning allegation: The tennis star on Thursday (Jan 9) claimed that he was poisoned before being deported from Australia in 2022 for not getting vaccinated for Covid-19. 

Former World No 1 Novak Djokovic has made a shocking revelation ahead of the 2025 Australian Open just days before the tournament begins. Djokovic on Thursday (Jan 9) claimed that he was poisoned before being deported from Australia in 2022 for not getting vaccinated for Covid-19. The revelation has left everyone stunned, with the Australian Home Ministry reported to have already started an investigation into the matter. Djokovic makes a shocking revelation "I had some health issues. And I realised that in that hotel in Melbourne, I was fed some food that poisoned me," the 37-year-old Djokovic told GQ magazine in a lengthy interview published on Thursday. "I had some discoveries when I came back to Serbia. I never told this to anybody publicly, but discoveries that I had a really high level of heavy metal. I had lead, a very high level of lead and mercury." In 2022, Djokovic was deported for not taking the Covid-19 jab which was mandatory for every international tourist in Australia. The 24-time Grand Slam champion despite arriving at the Australian airport in 2022 was asked to leave. Djokovic also initiated legal help to participate in the Australian Open but failed to convince the authorities. ALSO READ | Delayed renovation work at Pakistan's Champions Trophy venues worries ICC The Serbian would later return to win the Australian Open for the 10th time in 2023 after beating Daniil Medvedev in the final. This also saw him become the second male player to win a singles Grand Slam title 10 or more times, joining Rafael Nadal’s 14 French Open triumphs. Djokovic will be chasing history at the Australian Open 2025 as he targets a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title. He is currently level with Margaret Court for most singles Grand Slam titles -male or female- while he already holds the tag of the most successful singles athlete at Melbourne Park with 10 titles. (With Inputs from Agencies)

Novak Djokovic makes shocking revelation, claims he was 'poisoned' before 2022 Australian Open

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=Australian+Open" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Australian Open</a> 2025 will have some interesting battles as 24-time Grand Slam champion <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=Novak+Djokovic" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Novak Djokovic</a> is projected to face <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=Carlos+Alcaraz" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Carlos Alcaraz</a> in the quarterfinal. The draws made on Thursday (Jan 9) will see Djokovic start his journey against Nishesh Basavareddy of the United States and could face Germany&rsquo;s Alexander Zverev in the semis. Other notable ties in the first round include, three-time runner-up Daniil Medvedev, who will take on Thai wildcard Kasidit Samrej in the opening round. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><strong>Novak bids for 11th title</strong><o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Having made the Australian Open his own backyard with 10 singles titles, Djokovic will start against Basavareddy starting on Monday. The Serb has been handed a tough draw in the Australian Open and could find it tough to add another title to his impressive hat. Djokovic went 2024 without a Grand Slam title for the first time since 2010. His peak moment arrived at the Paris Olympics where he beat Carlos Alcaraz to win the gold medal. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">The duo could meet again in the quarterfinal. It won&rsquo;t get any easier for the legendary star who could face Zverev in the semis.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Other notable ties include, Taylor Fritz, who takes on fellow American Jenson Brooksby in the first round while his projected route includes Jannik Sinner in the semis. Zverev begins his campaign against French wildcard Lucas Pouille as he aims to start 2025 on a high.</span></p>
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<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><strong>Sabalenka faces Sloane Stephens in round one</strong><o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">In a sensational draw on the women&rsquo;s side, defending champions Aryna Sabalenka will take on 2017 US Open champion Sloane Stephens. Sabalenka will be targeting her third consecutive title at Melbourne Park having impressed throughout 2024. Former champion Naomi Osaka will meet Frenchwoman Caroline Garcia in what is a repeat of last year&rsquo;s final. Osaka has been in great touch but is in the headlines for her off-court issues so it will be interesting to see how far she goes. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Paris Olympics gold medalist Zheng Qinwen, runner-up last year at the Australian Open will face a qualifier as she starts with an easy run.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

Sports, Tennis: Novak Djokovic will start his journey against Nishesh Basavareddy of the United States and could face Germany’s Alexander Zverev in the semis

Australian Open 2025 will have some interesting battles as 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic is projected to face Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinal. The draws made on Thursday (Jan 9) will see Djokovic start his journey against Nishesh Basavareddy of the United States and could face Germany’s Alexander Zverev in the semis. Other notable ties in the first round include, three-time runner-up Daniil Medvedev, who will take on Thai wildcard Kasidit Samrej in the opening round. Novak bids for 11th title Having made the Australian Open his own backyard with 10 singles titles, Djokovic will start against Basavareddy starting on Monday. The Serb has been handed a tough draw in the Australian Open and could find it tough to add another title to his impressive hat. Djokovic went 2024 without a Grand Slam title for the first time since 2010. His peak moment arrived at the Paris Olympics where he beat Carlos Alcaraz to win the gold medal. The duo could meet again in the quarterfinal. It won’t get any easier for the legendary star who could face Zverev in the semis. Other notable ties include, Taylor Fritz, who takes on fellow American Jenson Brooksby in the first round while his projected route includes Jannik Sinner in the semis. Zverev begins his campaign against French wildcard Lucas Pouille as he aims to start 2025 on a high. ALSO READ | Dani Olmo, Pau Víctor granted temporary registration as Barcelona reach Super Cup final Sabalenka faces Sloane Stephens in round one In a sensational draw on the women’s side, defending champions Aryna Sabalenka will take on 2017 US Open champion Sloane Stephens. Sabalenka will be targeting her third consecutive title at Melbourne Park having impressed throughout 2024. Former champion Naomi Osaka will meet Frenchwoman Caroline Garcia in what is a repeat of last year’s final. Osaka has been in great touch but is in the headlines for her off-court issues so it will be interesting to see how far she goes. Paris Olympics gold medalist Zheng Qinwen, runner-up last year at the Australian Open will face a qualifier as she starts with an easy run.

Australian Open 2025 draw: Novak Djokovic projected to face Carlos Alcaraz in QF; Medvedev faces Samrej in R1

<p>Former world number one Novak Djokovic's Australian Open preparations suffered a blow Friday as he was bundled out of the Brisbane International by towering American Reilly Opelka.</p>
<p>The 2.11 metre (six feet 11 inches) Opelka served magnificently and returned just as well to stun the 24-time Grand Slam winner 7-6 (8/6), 6-3.</p>
<p>Djokovic had gone into the tournament insisting that at 37 he still had the game to trouble the younger players.</p>
<p>But Opelka, 27, a former world number 17 who was out of the game for almost two years from 2022-24 following hip and wrist surgeries, dominated the Serb and wrapped up a comfortable win in an hour and 40 minutes.</p>
<p>Opelka came back to the sport in July last year but showed his serve has lost none of its potency in his time away.</p>
<p>He served 16 aces and only faced one break point throughout the match.</p>
<p>"He's the greatest player ever," Opelka said of Djokovic.</p>
<p>"The reality is we have nothing to lose coming in against him. You end up playing more freely and you take a lot more risks because it's your only chance of beating him.</p>
<p>"It's tough for him, because you get guys like me who are going to roll the dice, and on a day like this things go my way, and that's how it worked out."</p>
<p>Opelka now faces another huge server in the semi-finals, rising French star Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, who made it 75 aces in three matches as he beat Czech player Jakub Mensik, 7-5, 7-6 (7/5).</p>
<h2><strong>Sabalenka through</strong></h2>
<p>The second semi-final will see defending champion and second seed Grigor Dimitrov up against another Czech, Jiri Lehecka.</p>
<p>In the women's semi-finals, world number one Aryna Sabalenka overpowered Marie Bouzkova in straight sets.</p>
<p>Sabalenka, who has won the last two titles at the Grand Slam in Melbourne, beat the Czech player 6-3, 6-4 in a tough match lasting 1hr 45mins.</p>
<p>She now plays Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva, who defeated Tunisia's Ons Jabeur 6-4, 7-6 (7/2).</p>
<p>The 17-year-old Andreeva showcased her rich potential by defeating former world number two Jabeur in a high-quality encounter.</p>
<p>Jabeur was runner-up at Wimbledon in 2022 and 2023 but has been out of action since August with a shoulder injury.</p>
<p>Andreeva was able to deal with the tricky shotmaking of Jabeur, breaking her once in the first set and then recovering from two breaks of her own serve in the second set to force a tiebreak.</p>
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<p>She raced through the tiebreak to wrap up the match in 90 minutes.</p>
<p>"It was mentally hard to keep pushing and playing aggressively because we all know that she's very good at playing games -- drop shots, slices," Andreeva said.</p>
<p>The second women's semi-final will be between Russian qualifier Polina Kudermetova and Ukraine's Anhelina Kalinina.</p>
<p>The Australian Open starts on January 12.</p>
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Sports, Tennis: Former Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic had gone into the tournament insisting that at 37 he still had the game to trouble the younger players.

Former world number one Novak Djokovic's Australian Open preparations suffered a blow Friday as he was bundled out of the Brisbane International by towering American Reilly Opelka. The 2.11 metre (six feet 11 inches) Opelka served magnificently and returned just as well to stun the 24-time Grand Slam winner 7-6 (8/6), 6-3. Djokovic had gone into the tournament insisting that at 37 he still had the game to trouble the younger players. But Opelka, 27, a former world number 17 who was out of the game for almost two years from 2022-24 following hip and wrist surgeries, dominated the Serb and wrapped up a comfortable win in an hour and 40 minutes. Opelka came back to the sport in July last year but showed his serve has lost none of its potency in his time away. He served 16 aces and only faced one break point throughout the match. "He's the greatest player ever," Opelka said of Djokovic. "The reality is we have nothing to lose coming in against him. You end up playing more freely and you take a lot more risks because it's your only chance of beating him. "It's tough for him, because you get guys like me who are going to roll the dice, and on a day like this things go my way, and that's how it worked out." Opelka now faces another huge server in the semi-finals, rising French star Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, who made it 75 aces in three matches as he beat Czech player Jakub Mensik, 7-5, 7-6 (7/5). Sabalenka through The second semi-final will see defending champion and second seed Grigor Dimitrov up against another Czech, Jiri Lehecka. In the women's semi-finals, world number one Aryna Sabalenka overpowered Marie Bouzkova in straight sets. Sabalenka, who has won the last two titles at the Grand Slam in Melbourne, beat the Czech player 6-3, 6-4 in a tough match lasting 1hr 45mins. She now plays Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva, who defeated Tunisia's Ons Jabeur 6-4, 7-6 (7/2). The 17-year-old Andreeva showcased her rich potential by defeating former world number two Jabeur in a high-quality encounter. Jabeur was runner-up at Wimbledon in 2022 and 2023 but has been out of action since August with a shoulder injury. Andreeva was able to deal with the tricky shotmaking of Jabeur, breaking her once in the first set and then recovering from two breaks of her own serve in the second set to force a tiebreak. ALSO READ | BGT 2024/25: Team India did not celebrate record-breaking Perth win as dressing room issues broaden - Report She raced through the tiebreak to wrap up the match in 90 minutes. "It was mentally hard to keep pushing and playing aggressively because we all know that she's very good at playing games -- drop shots, slices," Andreeva said. The second women's semi-final will be between Russian qualifier Polina Kudermetova and Ukraine's Anhelina Kalinina. The Australian Open starts on January 12. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Brisbane International: Novak Djokovic's Australian Open preparations take hit with loss to Reilly Opelka

<p>Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka were in ominous form ahead of the Australian Open as both powered into the Brisbane International quarter-finals on Thursday.</p>
<h2><strong>Djokovic in quarters</strong></h2>
<p>On a day when rising stars Mirra Andreeva and Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard underlined their potential, Djokovic cruised past fellow veteran Gael Monfils 6-3, 6-3 in 72 minutes.</p>
<p>In the women's draw, world number one Sabalenka -- who is aiming to win the Australian Open for the third time in a row -- beat Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva 7-6 (7/2), 6-4.</p>
<p>Djokovic and Monfils played an entertaining match, but the 37-year-old Serb was always in control as he notched his 20th straight win over the Frenchman.</p>
<p>Former world number one Djokovic plays giant American Reilly Opelka in the last eight.</p>
<p>"We've been playing a long time, I've known Gael since I was 15 and he was 16," said Djokovic, who is pursuing a record 25th Grand Slam singles title when the Australian Open begins on January 12.</p>
<p>"I've had a good score against him over the years but we've had some incredible battles on different surfaces.</p>
<p>"Hopefully we can play some more before we both retire."</p>
<p>The 17-year-old Russian Andreeva demolished Linda Noskova 6-3, 6-0 in the women's draw while Mpetshi Perricard downed fourth-seeded American Frances Tiafoe 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) to reach the quarter-finals.</p>
<p>A year after losing to the same player at the season-opening event, Andreeva displayed her improvement over 2024 with a 63-minute romp over the Czech Republic's Noskova.</p>
<p>The teenager faces Ons Jabeur of Tunisia next.</p>
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<p>"Last year she (Noskova) almost killed me in the quarter-finals so I was thinking it's time to take my revenge," Andreeva said.</p>
<p>The Russian started the year ranked 16th in the world and is tipped by many to challenge for a Grand Slam in 2025.</p>
<p>"My number one goal for the 2025 season is to crack the top 10," said Andreeva, who is coached by former Wimbledon champion Conchita Martinez.</p>
<p>The towering Mpetshi Perricard, 21, who beat Australian Nick Kyrgios in an entertaining round-one clash, again served superbly to defeat US Open semi-finalist Tiafoe.</p>
<p>After serving 36 aces in his three-set win over Kyrgios, the Frenchman sent down another 20 against the more experienced Tiafoe.</p>
<p>Mpetshi Perricard plays the 19-year-old Czech Jakub Mensik.</p>
<p>"It was a good match, not very easy to play against Francis," Mpetshi Perricard said.</p>
<p>"The first set was very tight on serve but I managed to put some pressure on his second serve and it worked."</p>
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Sports, Tennis: Djokovic and Monfils played an entertaining match, but the 37-year-old Serb was always in control as he notched his 20th straight win over the Frenchman.

Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka were in ominous form ahead of the Australian Open as both powered into the Brisbane International quarter-finals on Thursday. Djokovic in quarters On a day when rising stars Mirra Andreeva and Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard underlined their potential, Djokovic cruised past fellow veteran Gael Monfils 6-3, 6-3 in 72 minutes. In the women's draw, world number one Sabalenka -- who is aiming to win the Australian Open for the third time in a row -- beat Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva 7-6 (7/2), 6-4. Djokovic and Monfils played an entertaining match, but the 37-year-old Serb was always in control as he notched his 20th straight win over the Frenchman. Former world number one Djokovic plays giant American Reilly Opelka in the last eight. "We've been playing a long time, I've known Gael since I was 15 and he was 16," said Djokovic, who is pursuing a record 25th Grand Slam singles title when the Australian Open begins on January 12. "I've had a good score against him over the years but we've had some incredible battles on different surfaces. "Hopefully we can play some more before we both retire." The 17-year-old Russian Andreeva demolished Linda Noskova 6-3, 6-0 in the women's draw while Mpetshi Perricard downed fourth-seeded American Frances Tiafoe 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) to reach the quarter-finals. A year after losing to the same player at the season-opening event, Andreeva displayed her improvement over 2024 with a 63-minute romp over the Czech Republic's Noskova. The teenager faces Ons Jabeur of Tunisia next. ALSO READ | BGT: Gautam Gambhir reacts to reports of Indian dressing room leaks, says THIS "Last year she (Noskova) almost killed me in the quarter-finals so I was thinking it's time to take my revenge," Andreeva said. The Russian started the year ranked 16th in the world and is tipped by many to challenge for a Grand Slam in 2025. "My number one goal for the 2025 season is to crack the top 10," said Andreeva, who is coached by former Wimbledon champion Conchita Martinez. The towering Mpetshi Perricard, 21, who beat Australian Nick Kyrgios in an entertaining round-one clash, again served superbly to defeat US Open semi-finalist Tiafoe. After serving 36 aces in his three-set win over Kyrgios, the Frenchman sent down another 20 against the more experienced Tiafoe. Mpetshi Perricard plays the 19-year-old Czech Jakub Mensik. "It was a good match, not very easy to play against Francis," Mpetshi Perricard said. "The first set was very tight on serve but I managed to put some pressure on his second serve and it worked." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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