MELBOURNE, Australia -- It's time for the eighth installment of the riveting, intergenerational rivalry between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz. This one, though, will be the first at the Australian Open — and the first in the quarterfinals of a tournament; each of the others came in either a semifinal or final.

In a matchup more appropriate for a final, 10-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic prevails in four sets over reigning Wimbledon champ.

Novak Djokovic produced a vintage performance to beat Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open quarterfinals on Tuesday, moving one step closer towards winning a record-breaking 25th grand slam singles title.

Novak Djokovic overcame injury and losing the opening set in a brilliant victory over Carlos Alcaraz, in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Australian Open. Djokovic, who is chasing a record-extending 11th Australian Open title,

Novak Djokovic’s quest for a record 25th grand slam title has been cut short at the Australian Open after he stunningly retired from his semifinal match due to a left leg injury.

Novak Djokovic shut down his doubters who had argued that the 10-time Australian Open champion had faked his injury in the quarter-final and semi-final in the tournament. Djokovic posted an MRI of his left hamstring and asked the doubters to have a look at it.

Novak Djokovic had tennis fans believing he'd capture his 25th Grand Slam title at the Australian Open. On Friday, however, people are wondering if his legendary career is now over. After dropping the first set tiebreak to Alexander Zverev,

Djokovic retired hurt in his Australian Open semi-final against Daniil Medvedev after struggling with a muscle tear in his upper leg, having been in obvious discomfort throughout the opening set.