The 10-time Australian Open champion reconfigured his tactics and dragged Alcaraz out of his comfort zone to win in four sets

Novak Djokovic dropped his first set, battled through an undisclosed injury and rallied to win the next three, beating rival Carlos Alcaraz in the 2025 Australian Open quarterfinals.

Djokovic’s four-set victory over his young rival sets up a semifinal with second-seeded Alexander Zverev and keeps alive his hope of a record 25th Grand Slam title.

Alcaraz and Djokovic are highlight reels and attention magnets. When they play each other, every ounce of energy is on the task at hand

Novak Djokovic refused to let anything stop his pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam trophy in the Australian Open quarterfinals. Not a problem with his left leg. Not an early deficit. And not the kid across the net,

Novak Djokovic has made winning against the odds become routine. The Serb found a a way to frustrate the life out of Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals at Melbourne.

Alcaraz revealed he made a ‘big mistake’ in a blockbuster Australian Open quarter-final as Djokovic battled from a set down to win 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4

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Follow live text and radio commentary featuring Aryna Sabalenka, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic from the Australian Open quarter-finals.

Novak Djokovic cheated time again as he overcame the young sensation Carlos Alcaraz in a performance to rank with anything he produced against former rivals such as Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.

Djokovic versus Alcaraz is a blockbuster quarterfinal matchup -- and one worthy of the Australian Open final. Who will win? We take a closer look.