Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live Score, Australian Open Quarterfinal: Alcaraz In Heated Chat With Umpire; Djokovic Leads In 2nd Set

Australian Open 2025 Live: Alcaraz is back!

A heated chat between Alcaraz and the umpire but the Spaniard’s concentration was not wavered one bit. A solid show once again and he has broken back in the second set. Djokovic’s reaction says it all as Alcaraz will be serving to make it 3-3.

Australian Open 2025 Live: 3-1 for Djokovic

Two back-to-back service games held and Djokovic leads 3-1 in the second set. It has been a strong show from Alcaraz but Djokovic is dominating proceedings.

Australian Open 2025 Live: In other news

Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka suffered a scare before reaching the Australian Open semi-finals on Tuesday and a date with Coco Gauff’s conqueror Paula Badosa.

Australian Open 2025 Live: Break for Djokovic

What a comeback! Djokovic breaks in the second set and he has now taken a 2-0 lead. That was a special show from Djokovic who did not allow Alcaraz to find his forehand and this is exactly what he needed following the setback.

Australian Open 2025 Live: Good start for Djokovic

Time for the second set and Djokovic starts well. A good show in the first game and he was able to hold his serve. However, he is still looking a bit uncomfortable and this can be a problem going forward.

Australian Open 2025 Live: Alcaraz wins first set

Carlos Alcaraz wins the first set 6-4 and it is not looking good for Novak Djokovic. He came back from the medical timeout but his movement was not great. A dominant show from the youngster as he won the game without losing a single point and it is advantage Alcaraz.

Australian Open 2025 Live: Medical time-out

Novak Djokovic has taken a medical time-out as Carlos Alcaraz waits for his return. Looks like he injured his foot in the previous game and this is bad news for the tennis fans.

Australian Open 2025 Live: Alcaraz breaks again!

Carlos Alcaraz has done it! Second break of the game and Alcaraz has taken a 5-4 lead. Djokovic looked in a bit of bother following the final point of the game and looks like he has hurt his foot. However, it was a great show from Alcaraz who showed perfect placement and following three deuces, he ended up clinching the game.

Australian Open 2025 Live: What a rally!

A stunning rally between the two stars and the crowd is on their feet. A brilliant exchange ended with Alcaraz playing a great volley. However, Djokovic defied age to chase it down quite comfortably and the winner was legal by the finest of margins!

Australian Open 2025 Live: Djokovic takes slender lead

Two quick service games and no breaks as of now. Djokovic leads 4-3 in the first set and this is turning out to be a good clash. A great show from both players.

Australian Open 2025 Live: Djokovic holds serve

Sanity prevails after two quicks breaks and Djokovic was able to hold his serve. A good show of positive tennis from both players as they looked to use power to their advantage. However, it was the deft touch and placement of Djokovic that proved to be pivotal.

Australian Open 2025 Live: Alcaraz fights back

Carlos Alcaraz has broken Novak Djokovic’s serve and it is game on! The forehand game from Alcaraz was impressive during the game and Djokovic had no answer to the winners.

Australian Open 2025 Live: Early break!

Novak Djokovic has an early break and Carlos Alcaraz is in deep trouble. Djokovic showed tremendous grit to fight back after losing two rallies – one that even left him applauding. However, three unforced errors from Alcaraz proved to his downfall.

Australian Open 2025 Live: Djokovic takes early lead

Novak Djokovic wins the first game of the match and although Alcaraz showed some good fight, there was not much issue for the Serbian. He was up 40-0 but ended up losing two points before clinching the set.

Australian Open 2025 Live: Match underway

We are underway and Novak Djokovic to serve first. The first point of the match goes to the Serbian and an early break will be crucial for both players. Both Djokovic and Alcaraz are extremely strong while serving and a break can end up deciding the course of the match.

Australian Open 2025 Live: Stat Attack

Novak Djokovic is looking for his 100th tournament title and a record 25th Grand Slam crown.

Australian Open 2025 Live: It’s almost game time

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic are making their way to the arena and the encounter is about to start. A mega fight between bonadine superstars!

Australian Open 2025 Live: Sabalenka Enters Semi-finals

The match between Sabalenka and Pavlyuchenkova has drawn its conclusion. Defending champion Sabalenka emerges triumphant in a 3-set battle. The Belarusian won the opening set by 6-2, while the second was for the Russian, also by the same score. The third set went to Sabalenka, with a score of 6-3.

Australian Open 2025 Live: Winner Of Alcaraz vs Djokovic Battle To Face Zverev

In the other quarter-final at Australian Open 2025, Germany’s Alexander Zverev took defeated 12th-seeded American Tommy Paul 7-6(1), 7-6(0), 2-6, 6-1. Zverev had qualified for Australian Open semi-finals last year as well.

The winner of the Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz quarter-final will face Zverev in the semis.

Australian Open 2025 Live: When Djokovic Lost Australian Open Quarterfinal Last

We have to go back more than a decade to find the last time Novak Djokovic lost an Australian Open quarterfinal. It happened in 2012 when eventual champion Stan Wawrinka beat the Serbian 2-6, 6-4, 6-2, 3-6, 9-7.

Australia Open 2025 Quarterfinals Live: Alcaraz Looks To Enter Elite List

Carlos Alcaraz looks to enter the elite list of tennis stars. So far, only three players — Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray — have beaten Novak Djokovic on grass, clay and hard courts. In his last two hard court meetings against Djokovic, Alcaraz suffered defeats.

However the Spaniard has beaten the Serbian on clay in the Madrid Open semifinals in 2022 and on grass in the last two Wimbledon finals.

Australian Open 2025 Live: Alcaraz In Awe Of Djokovic’s Decorated Career

Carlos Alcaraz is also a fan of Novak Djokovic:

“If I think about everything he has done in tennis, I couldn’t play,” Alcaraz said. “Twenty-four grand slam [titles]the most weeks at No 1, everything. He almost broke every record in tennis. I’m trying not to think about that when I’m in the match. I’m just trying that I’m able to beat him. I know my weapons. I know that I’m able to play good tennis against him, I’m able to beat him. That’s all I’m thinking when I’m facing him. I think every player or the best players thinks when they are facing Novak, just playing and believing in their selves.”

Australian Open 2025 Live: The head-to-head Stats

Novak Djokovic leads the head-to-head battle against Carlos Alcaraz 4-3. While Alcaraz has the edge 2-1 at Majors, he hasn’t yet beaten the Serb on the hard court.

Australian Open 2025 Live: Novak Djokovic chases 25th Grand Slam title

The most decorated tennis players in Open Era, Novak Djokovic has his eyes set on the 25th Grand Slam title, and 11th Australian Open crown as he takes on Carlos Alcaraz in the last 8. The Serbian hasn’t had the smoothest of journeys so far and is bound to face his toughest opponent yet today.

Australian Open 2025 Live: Alcaraz In Pursuit Of Maiden Title In Melbourne

While Djokovic has a whopping 10 Australian Open titles to his name, with the first one coming in 2008, Alcaraz is yet to add the season’s Gran Slam to his honours’ list. Will he be able to overcome the Djokovic hurdle today?

Australian Open 2025 Live: Djokovic vs Alcaraz In ‘Final Before Final’ Showdown

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Australian Open 2025 Men’s singles quarter-final. Over the years, we have seen many Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz battles, though most of them took place in the semi-finals or finals. However, as the two stalwarts of the game square off today in the qurater-finals, one of them will bow out.