Novak Djokovic battles injury to defeat Carlos Alcaraz in Australian Open quarterfinals

In an intense quarterfinal match at the 2025 Australian Open, Novak Djokovic showcased his resilience and tactical brilliance to defeat 21-year-old Carlos Alcaraz. Despite sustaining a left leg injury in the first set, Djokovic overcame the setback and rallied to secure a 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 victory.

The 10-time Australian Open champion adjusted his strategy to shorten points and gradually improved his movement as the match progressed. Alcaraz, bolstered by strong crowd support, displayed exceptional skill, including a stunning backhand winner that leveled the third set at 2-2. However, Djokovic’s composure and experience ultimately prevailed.

With this win, Djokovic moves on to face second-seed Alexander Zverev in the semifinals. A victory in this tournament would not only extend his record to an 11th Australian Open title but also bring him closer to an unprecedented 25th Grand Slam title.