Djokovic forced to save match point and facing shock five-year Aussie first

iturn0image6During the 2025 Australian Open quarterfinals, Novak Djokovic faced a formidable challenge against Carlos Alcaraz. In a match that stretched over three hours, Djokovic overcame a set deficit and an upper leg injury to secure a 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 victory, advancing to his sixth Australian Open semifinal in seven years citeturn0search4.

The match featured a pivotal moment when Djokovic saved a virtual match point at 2-4, 15-40 in the fourth set. Both players engaged in a grueling 33-shot rally, with Djokovic eventually prevailing. Alcaraz’s final backhand landed in the net, sealing the game and shifting the momentum in Djokovic’s favor citeturn0search14.

Despite the intense physical demands of the match, Djokovic’s resilience and experience allowed him to recover and claim victory over the rising star. His performance was further bolstered by the guidance of his coach, Andy Murray, who began coaching Djokovic in November following his retirement from tennis citeturn0news18.

However, Djokovic’s journey in the tournament ended in the semifinals when he was forced to retire due to a torn muscle in his upper left leg after losing the first set to Alexander Zverev citeturn0search2.

For a visual recap of Djokovic’s victory over Alcaraz, you can watch the following video:

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