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Djokovic, Alcaraz Set for Blockbuster Australian Open Quarterfinal, Sabalenka and Gauff Eye Semifinal Showdown

Posted : 21 January 2025

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will meet in an epic quarterfinal clash at the Australian Open on Tuesday, showcasing a battle between the seasoned champion and the rising star of tennis.

 

At 37, Djokovic is seeking his 100th tournament title and a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam, while 21-year-old Alcaraz, already a four-time major winner, will be looking to advance beyond his best-ever Australian Open performance—a quarterfinal finish.

 

 The match, set to take place on Rod Laver Arena, marks their first Grand Slam encounter and will be a pivotal moment in their careers.

 

Although Djokovic leads their head-to-head 4-3, including a victory over Alcaraz in the Paris Olympics final, the Spaniard has recently triumphed in their last two Grand Slam meetings, winning both the 2023 and 2024 Wimbledon finals.

 

Djokovic expressed his expectation for a "big battle" against Alcaraz, likening their matchups to the intensity he experienced in his famous encounters with Rafael Nadal. Alcaraz, meanwhile, acknowledged the challenge of facing Djokovic on his favorite court, with the Serbian legend having won the Australian Open a record 10 times.

 

In the women’s draw, defending champion Aryna Sabalenka is set to face Russia’s Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, who at 33 is enjoying a late-career resurgence. A win for Sabalenka would set up a potential semifinal showdown with American Coco Gauff, who will first need to overcome Spain’s Paula Badosa. Badosa is eager for revenge after losing to Gauff in two previous three-set encounters, including a tough match in Beijing where she had a strong lead before the momentum shifted.

 

Meanwhile, Alexander Zverev has quietly made his way into the men’s quarterfinals, continuing his quest for a first Grand Slam title. The world No. 2 will face 12th seed Tommy Paul, who has consistently delivered strong performances at Melbourne Park, ensuring a fierce contest for Zverev as he seeks to take another step toward his maiden major victory.

 

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