Preview of the Highly Anticipated Quarterfinal Match
The most highly anticipated duel in the Australian Open has finally arrived. Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic are set to face off in the quarterfinals, a match that has been highly anticipated since the draw was announced. All eyes have been focused on this potential matchup, and it is now a reality.
Carlos Alcaraz’s Road to the Quarterfinals
Carlos Alcaraz has had a strong run in the tournament so far. He started by defeating Alexander Shevchenko in the first round, winning in straight sets 6-1, 7-5, and 6-1. In the second round, he easily took down Yoshihito Nishioka, winning 6-0, 6-1, and 6-4. Alcaraz then defeated Nuno Borges in the third round, winning in four sets 6-2, 6-4, 6-7(3), and 6-2. In the round of 16, he faced Jack Draper and won in two sets 7-5 and 6-1 after Draper retired due to physical issues.
Novak Djokovic’s Path to the Quarterfinals
Novak Djokovic, on the other hand, has had a slightly tougher road to the quarterfinals. He dropped two sets in his first two matches but was able to come back and win. In the first round, he defeated Nishesh Basavareddy after being down a set, winning 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, and 6-2. In the second round, he defeated Jaime Faria after being tied at one set each, winning 6-1, 6-7(4), 6-3, and 6-2. Djokovic then took down Tomas Machac in the third round, winning in straight sets 6-1, 6-4, and 6-4. In the round of 16, he faced Jiri Lehecka and won in three sets 6-3, 6-4, and 7-6(4).
Head-to-Head Record
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic have faced each other seven times before, with Djokovic leading the head-to-head 4-3. However, Alcaraz has had success against Djokovic in recent matches, including the semifinals of the Mutua Madrid Open in 2022 and the last two Wimbledon finals (2023 and 2024).