Novak Djokovic bests Carlos Alcaraz in Australian Open matchup as he pursues historic 25th Grand Slam title
2025-01-21
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Novak Djokovic is one step closer to claiming a record 25th Grand Slam title after defeating Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals of the&nbsp;Australian Open on Tuesday.&nbsp; The grueling match between one of the sport’s most iconic players and one of its rising stars went on for more than three and a half hours until the early morning hours. Djokovic, who advanced to his&nbsp;12th semifinal appearance in Melbourne, said he felt the match was worthy of a final.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "I just wish that this match today was the final," he said after his 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 victory. "One of the most epic matches I've played on this court. On any court." Despite the 16-year age gap, the matchup between Djokovic&nbsp;and Alcaraz has become reminiscent of the matches played between the "Big Three."&nbsp; "Carlos brings so much energy and intensity on the court and always demands the best of his opponent in order for his opponent to have a chance to win against him," Djokovic said after the match.&nbsp;  NOVAK DJOKOVIC REFUSES INTERVIEW WITH AUSTRALIAN BROADCASTER OVER CRITICISM, FINDS SUPPORT FROM ELON MUSK "I'm sure we are going to see a lot of him," he added. "Maybe not as much as I would like." At just 21-years-old, Alcaraz is already a four-time Grand Slam champion. However, Djokovic, who should be considered in the twilight of his career at 37, is on his way to create even more history.&nbsp; His 10 Australian Open titles are more than any men’s tennis player. No one has won more Grand Slams than him with 24, and a win in Melbourne will push that record beyond.&nbsp;  CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Djokovic moves on to face No. 2 seed Alexander Zverev on Friday.&nbsp; The Associated Press contributed to this report.&nbsp; Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.