The 2025 Australian Open is shaping up to be an electrifying tournament, with some of the biggest names in tennis set to clash in the later stages. The draw has set the stage for an exciting showdown, with Carlos Alcaraz projected to face Novak Djokovic in the quarterfinals and Alexander Zverev in the semifinals.
Carlos Alcaraz, the third seed, will begin his campaign against Alexander Shevchenko in the first round. If he progresses, he could face Yoshihito Nishioka in the second round, followed by potential matchups against Jordan Thompson or Nuno Borges in the third round. Alcaraz’s journey to the quarterfinals could see him take on Jack Draper or Sebastian Korda in the fourth round.
Novak Djokovic, seeded seventh, will start his campaign against American wildcard Nishesh Basavareddy. Djokovic’s path is fraught with challenges, including a potential fourth-round clash with Grigor Dimitrov. The highlight of Djokovic’s draw is the projected quarterfinal against Alcaraz, which promises to be a thrilling encounter.
Alexander Zverev, the second seed, will kick off his campaign against French wildcard Lucas Pouille. His journey could see him face Arthur Fils or Casper Ruud in the third round, with a potential fourth-round clash against Ugo Humbert. Zverev’s projected semifinal against Alcaraz adds another layer of excitement to the tournament.
The potential matchups between Alcaraz, Djokovic, and Zverev have tennis fans buzzing with anticipation. These matchups not only highlight the depth of talent in the men’s draw but also promise high-quality tennis and thrilling contests.
As the tournament approaches, all eyes will be on these top players as they battle it out on the courts of Melbourne. The Australian Open 2025 is set to be a showcase of skill, determination, and the sheer will to win.
Alexander Zverev in 2025
Now ranked no.2 (career-high), the German played his last match on the 30th of December 2024 when he beat world no.47 Zhizhen Zhang 2-6 6-0 6-2 in the round robin in Australia (draw).
Currently, during this year the German owns a 2-0 win-loss record.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2025
WLWLLWLWWW Currently ranked no.3, Alcaraz played his last match on the 19th of November 2024 when he overcame world no.40 Tallon Griekspoor 7-6(0) 6-3 in the Rubber 2 of the Davis Cup (draw).
Currently, during this season the Spaniard has achieved a 54-13 record.
Alcaraz will compete next in Rotterdam (ABN AMRO Open). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 1st of January.
Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz squared off 13 times. Their head to head is 8-5 for Zverev.
