Novak Djokovic pulled off an incredible comeback to defeat Carlos Alcaraz in a thrilling match at the Australian Open. Despite struggling with an injury, the 37-year-old Serb fought back to win 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 against his 21-year-old opponent.
This victory marks a significant milestone for Djokovic, as he advances to the semi-finals in pursuit of a record-extending 11th men’s singles title. He’s also bidding for a 25th Grand Slam triumph, which would be an all-time record.
The match was a highly anticipated clash between two tennis giants, and it lived up to the expectation. Djokovic and Alcaraz shared a warm embrace at the net after the match, showcasing the respect and sportsmanship between the two players.
Djokovic’s next challenge will be facing German second seed Alexander Zverev in the semi-finals on Friday. Zverev has been on a roll, with a seventh consecutive victory over Tommy Paul to reach the Australian Open semi-finals.
Zverev’s win was a hard-fought 7-6 (7-1), 7-6 (7-0), 2-6, 6-1 against the American 12th seed on Rod Laver Arena. The 27-year-old German is now unbeaten this season, and he’ll be looking to continue his streak against Djokovic on Friday.
