Nearly nobody may have imagined such a victory for Novak Djokovic. The 24-time Grand Slam champion left the entire world speechless as soon as once more and reiterated his particular feeling with the Australian Open.
The Serbian legend prevailed in 4 units towards Carlos Alcaraz regardless of an adductor harm, which affected him particularly between the top of the primary set and the primary a part of the second set. The 37-year-old from Belgrade used an ideal tactic towards the younger Spaniard, who was not capable of finding options throughout rallies and misplaced focus additionally resulting from Nole’s bodily situation.
The present world No.7 has used his huge expertise on the highest degree and reached the semi-finals at Melbourne Park, the place he desires of lifting his eleventh trophy on Sunday, January 26. His final hurdle earlier than the ultimate is Alexander Zverev, who lastly desires to interrupt the curse and win a Main title for the primary time in his profession.
The champion from Hamburg is enjoying an important match and actually seems to be like a person on a mission, however he has by no means defeated Novak in a Grand Slam match.
Djokovic – however – could have two full days to recuperate from this intense effort and can be again in motion on Friday.
Feliciano Lopez on Djokovic’s win
By means of his X profile, former world quantity 12 Feliciano Lopez expressed all his amazement at Nole’s victory over Alcaraz on the AO.
“I discover it laborious to consider the feat that Novak Djokovic achieved by defeating an important Carlos Alcaraz. Actually, what he did is past my data of this glorious sport” – wrote Feliciano.
Me resulta difÃcil entender lo que @DjokerNole acaba de hacer, imponiéndose a un gran @carlosalcaraz .Honestamente, se escapa de mi conocimiento-experiencia en este maravilloso deporte.Speechless 😷
— Feliciano López (@feliciano_lopez) January 21, 2025
Throughout his press convention, the 21-year-old from Murcia admitted that he was a bit distracted by Novak’s harm and allowed him to re-enter the match within the second set.
The Serbian ace – however – benefited from this example and raised his degree within the third and fourth units. Nole tied Roger Federer and Ken Rosewall on the record of oldest gamers to achieve the semifinals within the Pleased Slam.
