Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE: UK start time, head-to-head record and how to follow blockbuster Australian Open quarter-final
Novak Djokovic is set to take on Carlos Alcaraz in a mouth-watering Australian Open quarter-final clash today. The 24-time Grand Slam champion is eyeing his first of 2025 and he’s in fine form, only dropping two sets in his four games in Melbourne. Djokovic has been in fine form in MelbourneAFP Djokovic has beaten 26-seed Tomas Machac and 24-seed Jiri Lehecka with ease heading into this exciting meeting with Alcaraz. But the 21-year-old, who knocked out British star Jack Draper at the weekend, will prove to be the legend’s toughest opponent of the tournament so far. Alcaraz reached the last eight after Draper retired through injury and now he faces Djokovic. The winner of this blockbuster match-up will then take on Alexander Zverev in the semi-finals following his win over Tommy Paul. Djokovic vs Alcaraz: Date and how to follow This Australian Open quarter-final will take place on Tuesday, January 21. It will be played at the Rod Laver Arena and is expected to start at 9:30am UK time or following the conclusion of the Aryna Sabalenka vs Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova match. It will be shown live on TV on Eurosport while fans can also stream every match of the tournament live and on-demand on discovery+. Entertainment & Sport pass prices on discovery+ are £6.99/month or £59.99/year. You can find out more details here. talkSPORT will also have updates on the action while talkSPORT.com has you covered too. To tune in to talkSPORT through the website, click HERE for the live stream. You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM. Alcaraz beat Draper to set up this mouthwatering clashAFP Djokovic vs Alcaraz: Head-to-head record This will be the eighth meeting between Djokovic and Alcaraz. In their seven matches so far, it’s the Serbian who has won the most, claiming four victories with his opponent winning three. Djokovic won the most recent clash between the two, coming out on top of an incredible final at the Paris Olympics to achieve a historic Golden Slam. Meanwhile, Alcaraz’s last two wins against the tennis icon have come in Wimbledon finals. He’s beaten the 37-year-old in SW17 to claim the last two Wimbledon titles, claiming a 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 win in last year’s showpiece. This Australian Open will be their first meeting of 2025, with Djokovic looking to increase his record amount of Grand Slam titles. Alcaraz has 20 less major trophies than his opponent but being 16 years younger certainly gives him a chance of potentially catching up. Djokovic vs Alcaraz: What has been said? Alcaraz is going into this quarter-final confident that he can win. Speaking after knocking out Draper, the Spaniard said: “Facing Novak, for me it’s not going to change anything. “I’m going to approach the match the same as I did in the previous matches against 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.” Meanwhile, Djokovic is also brimming with confidence and fancies his chances in the ‘challenge’ against his rival. He said: “I’m glad to be able to beat both Machac and Lehecka in straight sets. “That encourages me to believe I can win against any opponent really on a good day when I’m feeling my best. “I like the way I’m playing and the way I’m feeling the last couple of matches. I’m excited about the challenge.”
Novak Djokovic is set to take on Carlos Alcaraz in a mouth-watering Australian Open quarter-final clash today.
The 24-time Grand Slam champion is eyeing his first of 2025 and he’s in fine form, only dropping two sets in his four games in Melbourne.
Djokovic has beaten 26-seed Tomas Machac and 24-seed Jiri Lehecka with ease heading into this exciting meeting with Alcaraz.
But the 21-year-old, who knocked out British star Jack Draper at the weekend, will prove to be the legend’s toughest opponent of the tournament so far.
Alcaraz reached the last eight after Draper retired through injury and now he faces Djokovic.
The winner of this blockbuster match-up will then take on Alexander Zverev in the semi-finals following his win over Tommy Paul.
Djokovic vs Alcaraz: Date and how to follow
This Australian Open quarter-final will take place on Tuesday, January 21.
It will be played at the Rod Laver Arena and is expected to start at 9:30am UK time or following the conclusion of the Aryna Sabalenka vs Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova match.
It will be shown live on TV on Eurosport while fans can also stream every match of the tournament live and on-demand on discovery+.
Entertainment & Sport pass prices on discovery+ are £6.99/month or £59.99/year. You can find out more details here.
talkSPORT will also have updates on the action while talkSPORT.com has you covered too.
To tune in to talkSPORT through the website, click HERE for the live stream.
You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.
Djokovic vs Alcaraz: Head-to-head record
This will be the eighth meeting between Djokovic and Alcaraz.
In their seven matches so far, it’s the Serbian who has won the most, claiming four victories with his opponent winning three.
Djokovic won the most recent clash between the two, coming out on top of an incredible final at the Paris Olympics to achieve a historic Golden Slam.
Meanwhile, Alcaraz’s last two wins against the tennis icon have come in Wimbledon finals.
He’s beaten the 37-year-old in SW17 to claim the last two Wimbledon titles, claiming a 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 win in last year’s showpiece.
This Australian Open will be their first meeting of 2025, with Djokovic looking to increase his record amount of Grand Slam titles.
Alcaraz has 20 less major trophies than his opponent but being 16 years younger certainly gives him a chance of potentially catching up.
Djokovic vs Alcaraz: What has been said?
Alcaraz is going into this quarter-final confident that he can win.
Speaking after knocking out Draper, the Spaniard said: “Facing Novak, for me it’s not going to change anything.
“I’m going to approach the match the same as I did in the previous matches against 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.”
Meanwhile, Djokovic is also brimming with confidence and fancies his chances in the ‘challenge’ against his rival.
He said: “I’m glad to be able to beat both Machac and Lehecka in straight sets.
“That encourages me to believe I can win against any opponent really on a good day when I’m feeling my best.
“I like the way I’m playing and the way I’m feeling the last couple of matches. I’m excited about the challenge.”
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