Novak Djokovic showcased his dominance once again at the Australian Open, overcoming Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 in a thrilling quarter-final clash on Wednesday. The 10-time Australian Open champion reaffirmed his position as a top contender at Melbourne Park, where he first claimed Grand Slam glory in 2008.
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Despite a challenging 2023 season that saw him fail to win a major for the first time in six years, Djokovic displayed his trademark resilience and skill in the high-stakes, 3-hour and 37-minute encounter. Guided by coach Andy Murray, Djokovic employed an aggressive baseline strategy, using powerful groundstrokes to dictate play and dismantle the challenge from the world number three.
Alcaraz, known for his explosive style and finesse, started strongly, using his drop shot effectively to take the opening set. However, the windy conditions and Djokovic’s relentless attacking play disrupted the Spaniard’s rhythm. Djokovic capitalized on a slight dip in Alcaraz’s form, taking a 3-0 lead in the second set and leveling the match with precision and consistency.
The Serbian maestro raised his level in the third set, firing 11 winners against just four unforced errors. Breaking Alcaraz twice, Djokovic captured the set with a brilliant display of tactical acumen, highlighted by a grueling rally that left the crowd in awe.
This win marked Djokovic’s 50th major semi-final appearance, further cementing his legacy as one of the greatest players in tennis history. At 37 years old, he joins Ken Rosewall and Roger Federer as the only players in the Open Era to reach the Australian Open semi-finals at that age. Additionally, the victory gave Djokovic a 5-3 lead in his head-to-head battles with Alcaraz.
Djokovic now turns his attention to the semi-finals, where he will face Germany’s Alexander Zverev, who defeated Tommy Paul in four sets on Tuesday. A win against Zverev would bring Djokovic one step closer to his 25th Grand Slam title, a feat that would further solidify his place at the pinnacle of men’s tennis.
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