Novak Djokovic faces Alexander Zverev in the semi-finals of the Australian Open on Friday with the Serb's bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title picking up steam at just the right time.

If it seems as if there's always something going on with Novak Djokovic at Grand Slam tournaments, that's because there usually is. Even Djokovic himself acknowledged as much as he prepared to face Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open semifinals Friday after taking painkillers for a hurt left leg.

Novak Djokovic will take on Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open semifinals on Thursday, January 23.Djokovic earned a four-set victory over Carlos Alcaraz (4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4) in the

Novak Djokovic cancelled training for a second consecutive day, fueling rumours that he is injured ahead of his Australian Open semifinal with Alexander Zverev.

Novak Djokovic feels as mentally and emotionally motivated as he’s ever been, but the Serbian great admits to be being worried about his creaking body ahead of an Australian Open semi-final with “super dangerous” Alexander Zverev.