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

Even before the first ball was struck at this year’s Australian Open, Novak Djokovic has been the central figure of the tournament. He arrived in Melbourne Park with a new, inspired choice of a coach in longtime rival Andy Murray.

Novak Djokovic produced a vintage performance to beat Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open quarterfinals on Tuesday, moving one step closer towards winning a record-breaking 25th grand slam singles title.

Novak Djokovic overcame injury and losing the opening set in a brilliant victory over Carlos Alcaraz, in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Australian Open. Djokovic, who is chasing a record-extending 11th Australian Open title, fought back to win 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 against his 21-year-old opponent.

Novak Djokovic has received the apologies he wanted from the Australian Open’s local broadcaster and its employee who insulted him on the air

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live Score, Australian Open 2025, Tennis Men's Singles Quarter Final Live Score Online Today Match: The pair is meeting for the 8th time

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

Former American tennis stars John McEnroe and James Blake believe Carlos Alcaraz mocked Novak Djokovic’s injury during the pair’s thrilling Australian Open quarter-final clash. Djokovic received treatment for a right leg injury in the first set and his movement looked compromised for much of the second set as he adopted a highly aggressive playing style.