Carlos Alcaraz faced off against Novak Djokovic in a thrilling quarterfinal match at the Australian Open on January 21, 2025. The match was a rollercoaster of emotions, with Alcaraz winning the first set 6-4 but ultimately losing the next three sets 6-4, 6-3, 6-4. Djokovic’s victory brought him one step closer to his 25th Grand Slam title.
Reflecting on the match, Alcaraz admitted that he felt in control during the first set but allowed Djokovic to make a comeback. “I was in control of the game and I allowed him to get back,” Alcaraz said. Despite his disappointment, Alcaraz acknowledged Djokovic’s resilience and praised his performance. The match was a testament to Djokovic’s experience and mental toughness, as he overcame early challenges and a leg issue to secure the win.
The encounter between the two players was intense and lasted over three and a half hours, captivating the audience at Rod Laver Arena. Djokovic’s victory was celebrated by his team, including his coach Andy Murray, who joined in the post-match celebrations. Alcaraz, on the other hand, graciously accepted the defeat and expressed his admiration for Djokovic’s skill and determination.
As Alcaraz continues to develop his game and gain more experience, he will undoubtedly be a formidable opponent for Djokovic and other top players in future tournaments. The young Spaniard’s talent and potential are evident, and he will be looking to bounce back stronger in his next matches.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2025
WWWWWWWWWW Ranked world no.3, the Spaniard played his last match on the 21st of January when he lost to world no.7 Novak Djokovic 4-6 6-4 6-3 6-4 in the quarter of the Australian Open (draw).
During this season Alcaraz achieved a 4-1 match record.
He is also scheduled to play in Rotterdam (ABN AMRO Open). The main draw will start on the 3rd of February.
Djokovic at the Australian Open, ranking, and results in 2025
LWWWWWWWWW Currently the world no.7, the Serbian has achieved an overall 7-1 record in 2025. Djokovic is currently competing at the Australian Open where he ousted the world no.107 Nishesh Basavareddy 4-6 6-3 6-4 6-2, the world no.125 Jaime Faria 6-1 6-7(4) 6-3 6-2, the world no.25 Tomas Machac 6-1 6-4 6-4, the world no.29 Jiri Lehecka 6-3 6-4 7-6(4) and the world no.3 Carlos Alcaraz 4-6 6-4 6-3 6-4.
Novak Djokovic will compete against the world no.2 Alexander Zverev in the semifinal. Their current record is 8-4 for Djokovic.
Djokovic won 99 titles in his career: 52 on hard courts, 20 on clay courts, 19 on indoor courts and 8 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic clashed against each other 8 times. Their current record is 5-3 for Djokovic.
