Novak Djokovic, the ten-time Australian Open champion, faced a significant challenge ahead of his semi-final match against Alexander Zverev. Djokovic did not participate in training sessions on Wednesday and Thursday due to a leg injury sustained during his quarter-final victory against Carlos Alcaraz. The injury required medical attention and strapping during the match, but Djokovic managed to secure a 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 win.

Despite his physical discomfort, Djokovic expressed determination to recover in time for the semi-final clash. He acknowledged the importance of rest and recovery, working closely with his physiotherapist and recovery team to manage the injury. Djokovic’s resilience and ability to perform under pressure have been evident throughout his career, and he remains focused on giving his best performance against Zverev.

As Djokovic continues to navigate his recovery, fans and analysts alike are keenly watching to see if he can overcome this latest hurdle and advance to the final. His experience and mental fortitude will undoubtedly play a crucial role in his quest for another Australian Open title.

Zverev at the Australian Open, ranking, and results in 2025

Now ranked no.2 (career-high), the German has a 7-0 record in 2025. The German is now having a run at the Australian Open where he bested the world no.103 Lucas Pouille 6-4 6-4 6-4, the world no.44 Pedro Martinez Portero 6-1 6-4 6-1, the world no.92 Jacob Fearnley 6-3 6-4 6-4, the world no.14 Ugo Humbert 6-1 2-6 6-3 6-2 and the world no.11 Tommy Paul 7-6(1) 7-6(0) 2-6 6-1.

Alexander Zverev will take on the world no.7 Novak Djokovic in the semifinal on Friday at 2:30 pm on Rod Laver Arena. Their actual record is 8-4 for Djokovic.

Zverev won 24 titles in his career: 8 on hard courts, 8 on clay courts and 8 on indoor courts. (See the list of his titles)

He is also scheduled to play in Buenos Aires (Argentina Open) on the 10th of February and Rio De Janeiro (Rio Open) on the 17th of February.

Djokovic at the Australian Open, ranking, and results in 2025

Now ranked no.7, Novak owns a composed 7-1 match record in 2025. Djokovic is participating at the Australian Open where he bested 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 come up against the world no.2 Alexander Zverev in the semifinal on Friday at 2:30 pm on Rod Laver Arena. 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)

He is also scheduled to play in Doha (Qatar ExxonMobil Open) on the 17th of February and () on the 29th of December.

Alexander Zverev and Novak Djokovic faced off 12 times. The head to head is 8-4 for Djokovic.