Image source, Getty ImagesIga Swiatek raced past lucky loser Eva Lys in 59 minutes to set up a quarter-final with eighth seed Emma Navarro, who clinched a narrow 6-4 5-7 7-5 win against Russian Daria Kasatkina.
American 19th seed Madison Keys knocked out 2023 runner-up Elena Rybakina with a 6-3 1-6 6-3 win to reach the quarter-finals.
Keys will face Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina, who stormed to a 6-4 6-1 win against Russian Veronika Kudermetova.
In the men’s draw, defending champion Jannik Sinner struggled physically before moving past Denmark’s Holger Rune.
Sinner will take on Australia’s Alex De Minaur after the eighth seed claimed a 6-0 7-6 (7-5) 6-3 over American Alex Michelsen.
Italy’s Lorenzo Sonego beat American qualifier Learner Tien 6-3 6-2 3-6 6-1 to reach his first Grand Slam quarter-final.
Sonego will play 21st seed Ben Shelton next after the American’s fourth-round opponent, Frenchman Gael Monfils, retired while trailing 7-6 (7-3) 6-7 (3-7) 7-6 (7-2) 1-0.
Image source, Getty Images
The Australian Open 2025 is heating up with some exciting matches lined up for today!
In the women’s singles, Aryna Sabalenka will be facing off against Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in what is sure to be a thrilling encounter. Both players are known for their powerful games, so expect some explosive rallies and big serves in this match.
On the men’s side, Novak Djokovic will be taking on the young and talented Carlos Alcaraz. Djokovic, a multiple-time Australian Open champion, will be looking to assert his dominance on the court, but Alcaraz is a rising star who has the potential to cause an upset.
Stay tuned for live scores, radio commentary, and updates on these matches as they unfold. Who will come out on top? Follow along to find out! #AusOpen2025 #Sabalenka #Pavlyuchenkova #Djokovic #Alcaraz
Tags:
Australian Open 2025, Sabalenka vs Pavlyuchenkova, Djokovic vs Alcaraz, live scores, radio broadcast, match updates, tennis tournament, Grand Slam, Melbourne, sports news
#Australian #Open #LIVE #Sabalenka #Pavlyuchenkova #Djokovic #Alcaraz #scores #radio #updates
UPDATED: Novak Djokovic skipped an on-court interview with Channel Nine after his win at the Australian Open on Sunday night because he was aggrieved by comments made by the host broadcaster’s sports anchor Tony Jones he deemed to be “insulting and offensive”.
The 10-times Australian Open champion chose not to speak on court to Jim Courier after booking his spot in the quarter-finals.
Novak Djokovic addresses fans at Rod Laver Arena on Sunday night.Credit: Getty Images
“A couple of days ago a famous sports journalist who works for official broadcaster Channel Nine here in Australia made a mockery of Serbian fans, and also made insulting and offensive comments towards me,” Djokovic said.
“Since then he chose not to issue an official public apology. Neither did Channel Nine.”
Djokovic told media he would continue his boycott until he gets an apology.
His action stemmed from footage of presenter Jones doing a cross from Melbourne Park with flag-waving supporters in the background.
The footage has been circulating widely on social media.
In it, Jones references the Serbians fans, but also makes several references about Djokovic, including “Novak, kick him out” – in reference to the former world No.1’s deportation from Australia three years ago.
“The Novak Djokovic fans there in full voice,” Jones says in the video.
“The chants are quite extraordinary.”
He then chants the following: “Novak, he’s overrated. “Novak’s a has-been … Novak, kick him out.
“Boy, I’m glad they can’t hear me.”
Djokovic insisted that his complaint was only about the behaviour of Jones.
“I have nothing against Jim Courier, neither the Australian public. And it was a very awkward situation for me to face the court today,” he said.
Nine is the owner of this masthead. The network has been contacted for comment.
Tony Jones has also been contacted for comment.
Tennis Australia was contacted for comment.
Novak Djokovic v Jiri Lehecka, Tony Jones Nine Network boycott, Aryna Sabalenka v Mirra Andrews; Coco Gauff v Belinda Bencic; Jack Draper v Carlos Alcaraz: Results, Scores, Schedule, Draw, How to Watch
In a thrilling match-up, Novak Djokovic faced off against Jiri Lehecka in a highly anticipated showdown on the court. Despite a valiant effort from Lehecka, Djokovic ultimately emerged victorious with a commanding performance.
Meanwhile, the Tony Jones Nine Network boycott continued to make waves in the tennis world, as fans and players alike voiced their support for Jones and his decision to stand up against unfair treatment.
In the women’s singles, Aryna Sabalenka clashed with Mirra Andrews in a fierce battle that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Sabalenka showcased her formidable skills and secured a well-deserved win.
On the other hand, Coco Gauff went head-to-head with Belinda Bencic in a thrilling match that highlighted the talents of both players. In the end, Bencic emerged victorious after a hard-fought battle.
In the men’s singles, Jack Draper faced off against Carlos Alcaraz in a highly anticipated match-up. Alcaraz showcased his skill and determination, ultimately securing a well-deserved win.
For those looking to catch all the action, here is the schedule for the upcoming matches:
– Novak Djokovic vs. Aryna Sabalenka
– Coco Gauff vs. Belinda Bencic
– Jack Draper vs. Carlos Alcaraz
As for the draw, fans can expect to see some exciting match-ups in the upcoming rounds as the competition heats up.
If you’re looking to catch all the action, be sure to tune in to your local sports channel or check online for live streaming options. Don’t miss out on the excitement of these epic match-ups!
Tags:
#Novak #Djokovic #Jiri #Lehecka #Tony #Jones #Network #boycott #Aryna #Sabalenka #Mirra #Andrews #Coco #Gauff #Belinda #Bencic #Jack #Draper #Carlos #Alcaraz #results #scores #schedule #draw #watch
Key events
Paul* v Zverev 2-2: Paul fires in the first of what will likely be many aces in this match-up with a 214 km/h rocket for 30-15. The American is opening up the court off his forehand as he nails a winner then sets the next point on the same side and finishes it off overhead closer to the net.
Paul v Zverev* 1-2: Zverev holds easier this time off the back of errors from Paul even as the American is able to return effectively and work his way into a series of rallies.
Paul* v Zverev 1-1: Paul double faults early for 15-15 but punishes Zverev’s returns to hold comfortably.
Paul v Zverev* 0-1: A fast start for Zverev as a trio of errors from Paul take the German to 40-0. Paul tidies up his returns to climb back for deuce but Zverev’s second serve is too hot to handle as he twice attacks off a fault.
Tommy Paul started slowly at Melbourne Park with a five-setter in the opening round against Australia’s Chris O’Connell, then dropping a set against Japan’s Kei Nishikori in the following round. But the No 12 seed has found form with a pair of straight sets victories since then including a 6-1, 6-1, 6-1 thumping of Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the round of 16.
The players are in place on RLA with No 2 seed Alexander Zverev to serve first.
Alexander Zverev and Tommy Paul are on RLA warming up under the scorching sun after the German has been open about preferring to play at night and away from the heat.
The first men’s singles quarter-final is up next on Rod Laver Arena with Alexander Zverev (2) taking on Tommy Paul (12). The duo have faced off twice before, with Zverev taking out both clashes away from the spotlight of the grand slams. But those hard-court matches were back in 2020 and 2022 and both players have been on the rise since the first of those meetings in particular. Zverev will be out to match his semi-final appearance at Melbourne Park last year as well as in 2020, while Paul reached the last four here two years ago.
It turned into a day of firsts for Paula Badosa as the Spaniard dismantled No 3 seed Coco Gauff in their quarter-final. Badosa targeted the American’s forehand throughout and looked to get on the front foot at any opportunity, whether approaching the net or just attacking Gauff’s second serve – winning 76% of points on the latter.
Gauff was at her best when she moved towards the net but paid the price for having 25-10 unforced errors and failing to pressure Badosa’s serve often enough. Badosa had never won a set off a top-10 player at a grand slam before today, now she has won two to claim a spot in the semi-finals.
Paula Badosa is into her first grand slam semi-final after overpowering the No 3 seed Coco Gauff in straight sets. The Spaniard learns from her previous service game when she was a bit tame while serving for the match, this time firing in a pair of aces and finishing off Gauff with a winner from the return on match point.
The No 11 seed has overcome a chronic back injury to set up a semi-final against either Aryna Sabalenka (1) or Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (27).
Gauff* v Badosa 5-7, 4-5: Gauff holds to 30 but once again will have to break Badosa to stay alive in this quarter-final. The 20-year-old has started playing with a newfound freedom since Badosa’s double break pushed Gauff onto the ropes as she finally finds her range off the forehand.
Gauff v Badosa* 5-7, 3-5: Gauff breaks back to stay alive in this quarter-final. The American steps up with her Australian Open hopes on the line even as Badosa sends her running from side to side on the baseline. The American bravely puts aside the troubles with her forehand today as she pulls out a pair of winners then seals the break off the same side when forcing Badosa to hit high and wide. Now the No 3 seed needs to hold her serve.
Gauff* v Badosa 5-7, 2-5: Double break for Badosa and the Spaniard will serve for a spot in her first grand slam semi-final. Gauff misses with a simple backhand for 0-15 but Badosa is unable to make the American pay a heavier price as she mis-times an overhead into an open court. The sun seems to be causing both players concerns at that one end of the court. Gauff pulls out a sensational forehand winner but then misses with much the same shot to hand Badosa a break point. A double fault has Gauff hanging on with Badosa to serve for the match.
Gauff v Badosa* 5-7, 2-4: Badosa holds to 15 as the unforced errors continue to mount up for Gauff. The American has hit 21 to Badosa’s seven and is running out of time to turn this around.
Gauff* v Badosa 5-7, 2-3: Badosa breaks again! Gauff has lifted her intensity and pummels a backhand from out wide cross-court for 40-15. But a double fault and a backhand dragged into the net brings Badosa back to deuce. The Spaniard attacks the net from there and breaks off a pair of forehand volleys.
Gauff v Badosa* 5-7, 2-2: Gauff breaks for the first time in the match! Badosa continues to test Gauff’s forehand and starts with a chip that the American fails to return. A mishit Gauff return lands in the corner for 15-15 as she sends a wave of apology, then very much times a backhand to take set up her first two break points of the day. A long forehand from Badosa ties the second set.
Gauff* v Badosa 5-7, 1-2: Gauff holds for the first time in three service games but Badosa remains threatening off her returns as the Spaniard stands aggressively just inside the baseline.
Gauff v Badosa* 5-7, 0-2: Badosa opens the door for Gauff with a double fault for 30-30 but soon closes it off a superb point from both players. The Spaniard is on the front foot looking to move towards the net and when Gauff tries to lob her is able to reach a high ball to smash a winner. Gauff nets a backhand as Badosa holds to 30.
Gauff* v Badosa 5-7, 0-1: Badosa breaks! The Spaniard is up and running for the start of the second set and quickly has another break point after a sloppy Gauff backhand. This time the American is able to save it with a scorching serve and volley off the return for deuce. Gauff moves to advantage four times, the third coming from an ace that she quickly gives up with a double fault, before Badosa claims four more break points. The No 11 seed completes the break as Gauff gets too far under a forehand from the baseline. Badosa is on top with her return of serve as that game took 13 minutes.
Gauff v Badosa* 5-7: Paula Badosa holds to take the first set 7-5 in 50 minutes. Gauff has her chances to break back immediately while facing a second serve at 30-30, but lacks the patience as she goes for a backhand down the line straight off the return and gets too far around the shot. Gauff then sends a forehand over the baseline off a short rally and will have to fight back from a set down for the second match in a row.
Gauff* v Badosa 5-6: Badosa breaks! The No 11 seed pulls out to 0-30 but is unable to make the most of a Gauff second serve with a lacklustre return that allows the American to take control of the point. The Spaniard confidently attacks on the backhand but is hits narrowly wide for 30-30, but then gets to the net and closes the door with a string of volleys before diving to her left with a backhand that sets up break point. A powerful forehand seals the break and Badosa will serve for the opening set.
Gauff v Badosa* 5-5: Badosa holds to 15 as the Spaniard lands more of her first serves. The No 11 seed has only dropped two points off her first serve but the concern is that she has only landed 45% of them.
Gauff* v Badosa 5-4: Gauff eases to 40-0 with a pair of confident winners off each side then gives up the first point off her serve for a couple of games with a double fault. The American sends Badosa wide with her next serve then comes forward to smash the return away and hold. The Spaniard needs to find a way to test Gauff on her serve more and will now serve to stay in the set.
Gauff v Badosa* 4-4: Gauff is largely untroubled off Badosa’s serve to take the game to 30-30 before the American nets twice off the forehand. The rallies are starting to stretch out longer as both players are happy to play down the middle of the court more.
Gauff* v Badosa 4-3: Gauff starts with an ace – her second the day – then holds to love in her most comfortable service game so far. This time it’s Badosa’s turn to misfire off the forehard.
Gauff v Badosa* 3-3: Badosa holds to 30 despite her first double fault of the match as we remain on serve on RLA.
Gauff* v Badosa 3-2: Gauff fires in her first ace of the day at 0-15 then patiently waits for a pair of errors on Badosa’s forehand. The No 3 seed sends Badosa scampering back and forth across the baseline then closes out the game to 15 with a blistering forehand while on the move.
Gauff v Badosa* 2-2: Gauff set ups well behind the baseline as she comfortably returns serve the waits for unforced errors from Badosa to pull away to 0-30. Gauff nets, hits wide then long as Badosa continues to target her opponent’s forehand but the American sets up the next point when clubbing cross-court off the same side for deuce. Gauff does the same with perhaps the shot of the day so far, hitting from deep in the right corner to the far left for another deuce before Badosa finally holds.
Gauff* v Badosa 2-1: Badosa sets up the first break points of the match as the Spaniard peppers Gauff’s forehand. But the No 3 seed serves her way out of trouble from 15-40 to fight back to deuce, as another powerful first serve and limp return takes Gauff to advantage. Three first serves in a row sail long to keep Badosa in the game until Gauff rediscovers her radar to hold. The importance of the first serve today has quickly become apparent.
Gauff v Badosa* 1-1: Badosa starts with an ace then Gauff sends a return long at. The Spaniard quickly finishes off a pair of rallies to race through her serve to love.
Gauff* v Badosa 1-0: Gauff starts with a comfortable hold as the 20-year-old’s poweful serve troubles Badosa from the get go.
Coco Gauff is ready to serve first against Paula Badosa. Let the quarter-finals begin …
Australia’s Alex de Minaur is another to reach a personal best at his home grand slam, brushing aside young American Alex Michelsen in straight sets last night to set up a quarter-final showdown with Jannik Sinner.
Jack Snape was at Melbourne Park to cover the No 8 seed as he reached the last eight at the Australian Open for the first time.
Gauff and Badosa are familiar opponents, having met eight times previously with the head-to-head tied at 4-4. Badosa has show signs of returning to her best especially in a three-set win when challenged by 17th seed Marta Kostyuk in the third round. This is the first time the Spaniard has reached the last eight at Melbourne Park as she now seeks a breakthrough grand slam semi-final.
Coco Gauff dropped a set for the first time at the 2025 Australian Open during the round of 16 before eventually overrunning the returning Belinda Bencic 5-7, 6-2, 6-1. The No 3 seed can expect another tough battle today against former world No 2 and 11th seed Paula Badosa who is rapidly returning to form after her career was threatened by a chronic back injury. Both players are arriving with plenty of bounce in their step as they make their way onto RLA.
Coco Gauff and Paula Badosa are warming up away from the heat and in the caverns of Melbourne Park, but a reminder of how the third seed progressed to the last eight and within one step of a much-anticipated match-up with world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka.
The temperature is heating up along with the action on the show courts with a high of 33C expected at Melbourne Park and sure to test the players during the day session.
The forecast for the rest of the week is a much more tennis-friendly low-to-mid 20s.
A hot and partly cloudy day, though cooler by the coast.
Isolated showers over the far eastern ranges during the afternoon and the chance of a thunderstorm.
Light winds, tending moderate south to southwesterly during the afternoon in western and central districts. pic.twitter.com/X2rtsACjSx
— Bureau of Meteorology, Victoria (@BOM_Vic) January 20, 2025
https://x.com/BOM_Vic/status/1881447792217886889
Martin Pegan
Hello and welcome to live coverage of day 10 at the 2025 Australian Open and the start of the women’s and men’s singles quarter-finals.
First up on centre court from 11.30am AEDT will be Coco Gauff (3) and Paula Badosa (11) meeting for a spot in the last four to take on the winner of the Aryna Sabalenka (1) or Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (27) quarter-final at 7pm this evening.
In the men’s singles, Alexander Zverev (2) faces Tommy Paul (12) this afternoon to decide who will await the victor of the mouth-watering Novak Djokovic (7) and Carlos Alcaraz (3) clash later this evening.
I’ll be focused on all the shots and scores on Rod Laver Arena but do let us know if you have anything to share out of, or away from, the main events whether on email, or @martinpegan on Bluesky or X. Let’s get into it!
The Australian Open quarter-finals are heating up with some thrilling matchups and surprising upsets. In the first quarter-final, Alexander Zverev will face off against rising star Tommy Paul in what promises to be a tightly contested match. Meanwhile, in a major upset, Paula Badosa has defeated Coco Gauff to advance to the semi-finals.
Later today, all eyes will be on the highly anticipated match between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz. Djokovic, the defending champion, will be looking to continue his dominant form and secure a spot in the semi-finals. However, Alcaraz, the young Spanish sensation, will be eager to pull off an upset and make a statement on the big stage.
Stay tuned for live updates and analysis as the action unfolds at the Australian Open 2025. Who will come out on top and advance to the next round? Only time will tell.
Tags:
Australian Open 2025, Zverev vs Paul, Badosa upsets Gauff, Djokovic vs Alcaraz, quarter-finals, live updates, tennis, Grand Slam tournament, Australian Open match, sports news, player matchups, upset victory, top players, live streaming, tennis highlights.
#Australian #Open #quarterfinals #Zverev #Paul #Badosa #upsets #Gauff #Djokovic #Alcaraz #live #Australian #Open
Round 4 of the 2025 Australian Open is halfway over, and the next stop is the quarterfinals. For those who punched their ticket on Sunday, the trophy is in sight.
The number of Americans in the field has dwindled, but Coco Gauff continues to get the job done on the court. The No. 3 seed dropped her first set against Belinda Bencic, but roared back to conquer the second and third sets, winning 5-7, 6-2, 6-1 in two hours and 26 minutes.
At the end of the match, Gauff used her written camera message to mourn the (possibly temporary) death of the social platform TikTok in the U.S.
Tommy Paul, the No. 12 seed and the highest-ranked American man remaining in the tournament, took care of business in a big way against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, defeating him 6-1, 6-1, 6-1 in just 87 minutes. His next match against Alexander Zverev will be just his third overall appearance in a Grand Slam quarterfinal, though he has succeeded at the Aussie Open before. His best Grand Slam result came at the 2023 Australian Open when he made it to the semifinals.
Carlos Alcaraz, the No. 3 seed in men’s singles, caught a bit of a break in his Round 4 match when his opponent, Jack Draper, retired after two sets with a hip injury. Draper had a shot to win the first set before Alcaraz won 7-5, but his level of play dropped sharply in the second set as his “ticking time bomb” of a hip injury hampered him enough to force his retirement after one hour and 35 minutes.
No. 1 seed and defending champion Aryna Sabalenka sailed past Mirra Andreeva, winning 6-1, 6-2 in just 62 minutes. She has yet to lose a single set in the tournament. No. 2 men’s seed Alexander Zverev had a mostly easy time against Ugo Humbert, winning 6-1, 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 but dropping his first set of the competition. Also moving on to the quarterfinals are No. 11 Paula Badosa and No. 27 Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, who upset No. 18 Donna Vekić.
Novak Djokovic will face Alcaraz in the quarterfinals after defeating Jiri Lehecka 6-3, 6-4, 7-6(4), but true to form, Djokovic’s non-tennis behavior has again made headlines. Djokovic skipped the traditional post-win on-court interview as a protest against Channel Nine broadcaster Tony Jones, who last week garnered criticism for a TV segment in which he mocked Serbian fans and Djokovic himself.
“Welcome back to Melbourne Park, where you can see the Novak Djokovic fans, they’re in full voice. The chants are quite extraordinary,” Jones said to open the segment. He then turned to the Serbian fans, who had been chanting in a crowd behind him, and began to sing to them.
“Novak, he’s overrated. Novak’s a has-been. Novak, kick him out. Boy, I’m glad they can’t hear me,” Jones said.
Djokovic spoke to the crowd after his Round 4 win without the aid of a microphone, and when interviewer Jim Courier tried to hand him the microphone, Djokovic refused it.
“Couple days ago the famous sports journalist, who works for official broadcaster Channel Nine here in Australia, made a mockery of Serbian fans and also made insulting and offensive comments towards me,” Djokovic told the crowd via the Guardian. “And since then, he chose not to issue any public apology. Neither did Channel Nine. So since they’re official broadcasters, I chose not to give interviews for Channel Nine.”
The Australian Open Day 8 was filled with thrilling matches and standout performances as young stars Coco Gauff and Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the quarterfinals. Gauff, the 17-year-old American sensation, continued her impressive run with a dominant victory over Anett Kontaveit. On the men’s side, 18-year-old Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz showcased his talent with a hard-fought win against world No. 11 Denis Shapovalov.
However, the biggest headline of the day came from world No. 1 Novak Djokovic, who sparked controversy by boycotting his post-win interview following his victory over Jenson Brooksby. Djokovic’s decision to skip the interview raised eyebrows and led to speculation about his reasons for doing so.
As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on Gauff, Alcaraz, and Djokovic as they aim to make a deep run in the Australian Open. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting Grand Slam event.
Tags:
Australian Open, Day 8, Coco Gauff, Carlos Alcaraz, quarterfinals, Novak Djokovic, boycott, post-win interview, tennis, Grand Slam, sports, news, highlights, upsets, young talent, top players, tournament, Melbourne, Australia.
#Australian #Open #Day #Coco #Gauff #Carlos #Alcaraz #advance #quarterfinals #Novak #Djokovic #boycotts #postwin #interview
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch Djokovic vs Alcaraz Australian Open clash, stream, TV channel and plenty more
Defending Olympic tennis gold medallist Novak Djokovic from Serbia is set to take on Spain’s four-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz in the men’s singles quarter-finals of the 2025 Australian Open on Tuesday.
A bronze medallist at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Djokovic stands atop the men’s Grand Slam leaderboard with a record-breaking 24 titles, including a remarkable 10 Australian Open crowns. His most recent triumph at Melbourne Park came in 2023, when he defeated Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 7-6(7-4), 7-6(7-5) in the championship match.
In this year’s campaign, the 37-year-old dispatched 24th seed Jiri Lehecka of Czechia in the fourth round, sealing a 6-3, 6-4, 7(7)-6(4) victory. On his way to the quarter-finals, Djokovic has surrendered only two sets, showcasing his characteristic dominance.
Meanwhile, third-seeded Carlos Alcaraz is still chasing his maiden Australian Open title. The 21-year-old Spaniard has exited in the quarter-finals in the past two editions of the tournament but has already claimed one French Open, two Wimbledon titles, and a US Open in his blossoming career.
In the fourth round, Alcaraz advanced courtesy of a walkover after leading Great Britain’s 15th seed Jack Draper 7-5, 6-1 before Draper was forced to retire. Prior to this, the young Spaniard dropped just one set during his third-round match against Portugal’s Nuno Borges, reinforcing his strong form en route to the quarters.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 quarter-final clash, plus plenty more.
Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will lock head-to-head in a highly anticipated 2025 Australian Open game on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 4:10 am ET/1:10 am PT at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia.
Fans in the USA can catch all the action between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz on:
Unable to watch this game due to broadcast restrictions? A VPN could be the answer to your problems.
When it comes to streaming live sports, NordVPN is our pick for the best VPN service in 2024. You can even try NordVPN risk-free with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
If you aren’t sure how to use a VPN, check out our guide on how to set up and stream sports from any country with a VPN.
Audio Stream: National: 391 (CAR), 981 (NE)
Fans wanting to listen to the action live can do so via SiriusXM.
SiriusXM offers play-by-play commentary from games in all major US sports. It also brings you closer to the action with exclusive interviews and expert analysis from league insiders and experts.
You can try SiriusXM for free with their one-month trial. After that, the All Access plan costs $9.99 a month.
Seeded seventh at the 2025 Australian Open, Novak Djokovic has faced Carlos Alcaraz seven times in their careers, with the Serbian holding a narrow 4-3 advantage in their head-to-head battles.
The last time these two heavyweights locked horns was in the final of the Paris 2024 Olympics, where Djokovic clinched gold with a hard-fought straight-sets victory, winning 7(7)-6(3), 7(7)-6(2) over Alcaraz. For the 21-year-old, an Olympic silver medal and a growing list of major titles underline his potential, even as the Australian Open remains elusive.
The highly anticipated quarter-final clash between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open 2025 is set to be a thrilling match-up. If you’re looking to watch the action unfold, here’s everything you need to know:
Head-to-head:
Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz have never faced each other before, making this match even more exciting as both players look to make their mark on the tournament.
TV channel:
The match will be broadcasted live on ESPN, so make sure to tune in to catch all the action as it happens.
Start time:
The quarter-final clash between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM local time in Melbourne, Australia. Make sure to check your local listings for the exact start time in your timezone.
Live stream:
If you’re unable to watch the match on TV, you can also live stream it on the ESPN app or website. Simply log in with your cable provider information to access the live stream.
Don’t miss out on what promises to be an epic showdown between two talented players. Tune in to watch Novak Djokovic take on Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open 2025 quarter-final clash and witness some top-tier tennis action.
Tags:
#watch #live #stream #Novak #Djokovic #Carlos #Alcaraz #Australian #Open #quarterfinal #clash #Headtohead #channel #start #time
He thinks so, anyway. After a season in which he didn’t win anything outside of the Olympics, Djokovic isn’t taking anything, or any victory, for granted. He seemed to need a confidence boost coming into this quarterfinal, and he got one.
“The last two matches have been a really high level,” Djokovic says. “A great matchup for me prior to Alcaraz. I’m really glad to be able to beat Machac and Lehecka in straight sets. I can win against any opponent when I’m feeling my best.”
Djokovic and Alcaraz have played twice on hard courts, once indoors in Turin and once outdoors in Cincinnati. Djokovic won both times, but he had to save match points to do it in Cincy in the summer of 2023. And we’re all aware of how much he loves this particular hard court. A win over Alcaraz would be his 99th for his career at the Australian Open against just nine defeats.
I think we know what we’ll get from Alcaraz; with the exception of last year’s US Open, which came in the wake of his Olympic effort, he has become a consistent performer at the majors. He won’t be perfect, he’ll have his highs and lows, but he’ll be fit, and he shouldn’t be overly nervous. Which means the result may depend on Djokovic—specifically, his motivation level, and his ability to stay with Alcaraz over best-of-five.
Carlos Alcaraz, the rising star in the world of tennis, recently opened up about the daunting prospect of facing the legendary Novak Djokovic in Melbourne. In a candid interview, the young Spanish player admitted, “If I think about everything he has done in tennis, I couldn’t play.”
Alcaraz, who has been making waves on the ATP Tour with his impressive performances, acknowledged the immense achievements of Djokovic, who is considered one of the greatest players of all time. The 18-year-old phenom expressed his admiration for the Serbian powerhouse but also revealed his feelings of intimidation when thinking about competing against him on the court.
Despite his apprehensions, Alcaraz remains determined to challenge himself and test his skills against the best in the world. The talented teenager’s humility and respect for his opponents only add to his growing reputation as a player to watch in the future.
As he prepares to face Djokovic in Melbourne, Carlos Alcaraz’s words serve as a reminder of the awe-inspiring legacy of the top players in tennis and the impact they have on the next generation of stars. It will undoubtedly be a thrilling match to watch as these two talented players go head-to-head on the court.
Tags:
#tennis #couldnt #play #Carlos #Alcaraz #facing #Novak #Djokovic #Melbourne
Australian Open
Spaniard seeks his first win on hard court against his fellow former World No. 1.
January 19, 2025
Peter Staples/ATP Tour
Novak Djokovic has won four of seven career meetings against Carlos Alcaraz, including both clashes on hard court.
By ATP Staff
Carlos Alcaraz will look to claim his first hard-court win over Novak Djokovic when the rivals meet in the quarter-finals of the Australian Open on Tuesday.
Alcaraz has three wins in seven career Lexus ATP Head2Head meetings against his fellow former World No. 1, but is 0-2 in meetings on hard.
The most memorable of those two meetings came in the final of the Cincinnati Open in 2023, when Djokovic saved a championship point to win 5-7, 7-6(7), 7-6(7) in a draining three hours and 49 minutes, the longest best-of-three-set final in ATP Masters 1000 history (since 1990).
“Definitely one of the toughest matches I have played in my life,” said the Serbian, who avenged his five-set loss to Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final. “This rivalry just keeps getting better and better.”
Tuesday’s quarter-final on Rod Laver Arena will be their first meeting before the semi-finals at any tournament and first hard-court clash at a major. It will also be a remarkable moment for the ATP No. 1 Club, with former No. 1s Andy Murray and Juan Carlos Ferrero coaching Djokovic and Alcaraz respectively.
Alcaraz, 21, and Djokovic, 37, split their two meetings last year, the Spaniard winning on grass in the Wimbledon final for the second consecutive year before Djokovic had his revenge on clay in the final of the Paris Olympics, his lone title of the year.
Asked if his game plan against Djokovic altered significantly between clay, grass and hard, Alcaraz said, “Not really. I change my game a little bit. It’s not going to be the same game style when I’m playing on grass or clay court obviously.
“I think everybody has their weakness. It doesn’t matter if we we’re playing one surface or another, we are going to still having the same weakness. What weakness Novak has? Just few or none. I know what I have to do on clay, on hard court, on grass. This is going to be the first time that I am playing against him in a Grand Slam on hard court, so let’s see.”
Alcaraz has never tasted successive wins against Djokovic; the Serbian claimed back-to-back victories once: in Cincinnati and the Nitto ATP Finals in 2023. The 24-time Grand Slam champion, who is chasing his 100th title at the Australian Open, said that adding another victory to his win column against Alcaraz will not be easy.
“I’m expecting a big battle, as it’s the case in most of our matches where we faced each other,” Djokovic said. “Maybe just couple times it was quite one-sided. Wimbledon finals last year, he was the dominant force on the court. I had a really good match against him in the [Nitto ATP Finals] in 2023.
“Other than that, we had some long battles, long exchanges kind of matches that I played against him. Remind me of my matchups versus Nadal in terms of the intensity and the energy on the court.
“He’s very dynamic, explosive player. Incredibly talented. Charismatic player. Great to watch; not that great to play against (smiling).
“I look forward to it. I think when the draw was out, a lot of the people were looking forward to potential matchup in quarter-finals, Alcaraz versus me. So here we are. I think we both are hitting the ball pretty well this tournament. I like the way I’m playing and the way I’m feeling last couple matches. I’m excited about that challenge.”
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic are set to face off for the eighth time in their careers in the Australian Open quarterfinals. This highly anticipated match-up will showcase the young talent of Alcaraz against the seasoned champion Djokovic.
Alcaraz, the rising star from Spain, has been making waves in the tennis world with his impressive performances and fearless attitude on the court. At just 18 years old, he has already shown his potential to compete with the best players in the world.
On the other hand, Djokovic, the world No. 1 and defending champion, is looking to add another Grand Slam title to his already illustrious career. With his unparalleled skill and experience, Djokovic will be a tough opponent for Alcaraz to overcome.
As they prepare to square off in the quarterfinals, both players will be looking to bring their A-game and secure a spot in the semifinals. It promises to be an exciting and intense match that fans won’t want to miss.
Stay tuned for the thrilling showdown between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic as they go head-to-head in the Australian Open quarterfinals.
Tags:
#Carlos #Alcaraz #Novak #Djokovic #steel #eighth #career #meeting #QFs #ATP #Tour
Novak Djokovic set up a mouth-watering Australian Open quarter-final against Carlos Alcaraz with a convincing victory over Jiri Lehecka.
Djokovic continued his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title with a 6-3 6-4 7-6 (7-4) win against the Czech 24th seed.
He will face Alcaraz in the last eight after the Spaniard progressed when British number one Jack Draper retired with a hip injury earlier on Sunday.
Alcaraz has beaten Djokovic in the past two Wimbledon finals, but the Serb got the better of the 21-year-old to win gold at the Paris Olympics last summer – Djokovic’s self-proclaimed “biggest sporting achievement”.
Djokovic was booed by the crowd as Lehecka threatened to force a fourth set, and the 11-time Australian Open champion was quick to leave Rod Laver Arena after his victory.
“Thank you very much for being here tonight. I appreciate your support and I will see you in the next round,” the 37-year-old said.
Speaking in a news conference afterwards, Djokovic clarified his reasons for swerving the usual on-court interview with four-time major winner Jim Courier.
He referred to the actions of Channel Nine newsreader Tony Jones, who shouted “Novak, he’s overrated, Novak’s a has-been, Novak kick him out” towards Djokovic fans while live on camera on Friday.
“A couple days ago the famous sports journalist who works for official broadcaster Channel Nine here in Australia made a mockery of Serbian fans and also made insulting and offensive comments towards me,” Djokovic said.
“So since they’re official broadcasters, I chose not to give interviews for Channel Nine. I have nothing against Jim Courier or the Australian public.
“It was a very awkward situation for me.”
In a thrilling match at the Australian Open 2025, Novak Djokovic defeated Jiri Lehecka to advance to the quarter-finals. The world No. 1 showed his class and experience as he overcame the young Czech player in a hard-fought battle.
Djokovic’s victory sets up an exciting quarter-final clash with the rising star Carlos Alcaraz. The 18-year-old Spaniard has been in impressive form throughout the tournament, and will undoubtedly provide a tough challenge for the Serbian champion.
Fans can expect an intense and high-quality match when Djokovic and Alcaraz face off in the next round. Both players will be looking to secure their spot in the semi-finals and continue their quest for the Australian Open title.
Stay tuned for more updates and results from the Australian Open 2025 as the action unfolds.
Tags:
SEO friendly tags for the post:
1. Australian Open 2025
2. Novak Djokovic
3. Jiri Lehecka
4. Carlos Alcaraz
5. Tennis
6. Grand Slam
7. Quarter-final
8. Match results
9. Professional tennis
10. Sports news
#Australian #Open #results #Novak #Djokovic #beats #Jiri #Lehecka #set #quarterfinal #Carlos #Alcaraz
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.
“Well, this is not the right player to play in a quarterfinal, I guess,” a grinning Alcaraz said, looking ahead to Tuesday’s encounter. “But facing Novak, for me, it’s not going to change anything if I’m playing him [in a] quarterfinal or semifinal. Probably change a little bit if it is a final, obviously. Being in a quarterfinal, I’m going to approach the match the same as I did in the previous matches against him, and let’s see.”
Alcaraz reached his 10th career Grand Slam quarterfinal, tied for the most by a man before his 22nd birthday, by advancing when 15th-seeded Jack Draper stopped playing because of a hip injury after dropping the first two sets Sunday afternoon.
Djokovic, who is being coached in Melbourne by old rival Andy Murray, did his part at night in Rod Laver Arena, needing to work a little longer but getting through just the same with a 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (4) victory over No. 24 Jiri Lehecka.
Djokovic smacked a ball off a wall in the third set, drawing boos and whistles from some spectators. When they made more noise moments later, chair umpire Mohamed Lahyani admonished the folks in the stands to be more polite toward the players.
Otherwise, though, Djokovic had plenty of support, from the Serbian flags in the stands to the chants of his nickname, “Nole,” that reverberated around the main stadium.
Afterward, Djokovic dispensed with the customary on-court interview, instead holding the microphone himself and telling the crowd: “Thank you very much for being here tonight. I appreciate your presence and the support. I’ll see you next round. Thank you very much.” Then he walked off.
Addressing reporters later in the media room, Djokovic said he wants an apology from the broadcaster of the tournament in the host country, Channel 9, and its employee, Tony Jones. Jones called Djokovic overrated and a has-been during an on-air appearance at Melbourne Park where a crowd of the player’s supporters were chanting.
Djokovic said that Jones “made a mockery of Serbian fans and made insulting and offensive comments toward me.”
There is plenty at stake at this tournament for both No. 3 seed Alcaraz, who is 21, and No. 7 Djokovic, who is 37.
Alcaraz seeks to become the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam with at least one trophy from all four of the most prestigious events in tennis. His four so far came elsewhere: two at Wimbledon by virtue of wins over Djokovic in the 2023 and 2024 finals, and one apiece at the US Open in 2022 and the French Open last year.
Djokovic, meanwhile, is trying to claim an 11th title in Melbourne to become the first player in tennis history with 25 major singles championships. He leads the overall head-to-head against Alcaraz 4-3, including a victory in the final at the Paris Olympics last August to claim a gold medal for Serbia.
At the majors, though, Alcaraz leads 2-1.
“If I think about everything he has done in tennis, I couldn’t play. I mean, 24 Grand Slams, the most weeks at No. 1 — everything. He almost broke every record in tennis. I’m trying not to think about that when I’m in the match. I’m just trying … to beat him,” Alcaraz said. “I know my weapons. I know that [if] I’m able to play good tennis against him, I’m able to beat him.”
On Sunday, Alcaraz was ahead 7-5, 6-1 when Draper decided he couldn’t continue. He had been dealing with physical issues after winning each of his first three matches at Melbourne Park in five sets.
“It’s not the way I want to win a match, to get through to the next round,” Alcaraz said. “Happy to play another quarterfinal here in Australia, but a little bit sad for Jack.”
Sunday’s match goes into the books as a victory for Alcaraz, his first against a top-20 opponent at the Australian Open. He pulled even with Bjorn Borg, Boris Becker and Mats Wilander for the highest number of major quarterfinal appearances before 22.
Alcaraz’s best run at Melbourne Park was getting to the quarterfinals last year, before losing at that stage to Alexander Zverev. The other quarterfinal on the bottom half of the men’s bracket will be No. 2 Zverev against 12th-seeded American Tommy Paul.
Paul needed less than 1½ hours to finish a physically diminished opponent, who sought help from a trainer. There was no turnaround this time for the 66th-ranked Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, who had won each of his past two matches despite dropping the first two sets in both.
“What he did is unreal the past couple matches. … To do it twice in a row is amazing,” Paul said.
But Paul won nearly twice as many points (85-43) as his Spanish rival.
Paul’s best showing at any Grand Slam tournament was getting to the semifinals at the Australian Open in 2023. He will try to repeat that by getting past Zverev, a two-time runner-up at majors who beat No. 14 Ugo Humbert 6-1, 2-6, 6-3, 6-2.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Novak Djokovic, the defending Australian Open champion, will face off against rising star Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals of the tournament. Djokovic, who is aiming for a record-extending tenth title at Melbourne Park, will be looking to continue his dominant form in pursuit of another Grand Slam title.
On the other hand, Alcaraz, the 18-year-old Spanish sensation, has been making waves in the tennis world with his impressive performances and fearless attitude on the court. This will be the first meeting between the two players, and fans are eagerly anticipating a thrilling match between the experienced Djokovic and the young talent Alcaraz.
Both players have shown great form leading up to this quarterfinal clash, and it promises to be a thrilling encounter between the seasoned champion and the up-and-coming star. Tennis fans around the world will be tuning in to see who will emerge victorious and advance to the semifinals of the Australian Open.
Tags:
Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Australian Open, quarterfinals, tennis, matchup, rivalry, Grand Slam, tournament, top players, young talent, sports news
#Novak #Djokovic #Carlos #Alcaraz #square #Australian #Open #quarterfinals
Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz can set up a blockbuster quarter-final when the Australian Open enters the fourth round on Sunday while Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff are also eyeing a place in the last eight. Djokovic continues his quest for a record 25th Grand Slam title against Czech 24th seed Jiri Lehecka in the prime-time evening match on Rod Laver Arena on Day 8 of the first Grand Slam of the year. The prize for the winner is a meeting with either Carlos Alcaraz or Britain’s Jack Draper for a place in the semi-finals.
Sabalenka steps up her march towards a third consecutive Australian Open crown when she begins the day’s play on centre court against Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva at 11:30 am (0030 GMT).
She will be followed by the red-hot Gauff against Switzerland’s Belinda Bencic. Spanish 11th seed Paula Badosa takes on Olga Danilovic of Serbia.
The winner of that will have a quarter-final against either Croatian 18th seed Donna Vekic or Russia’s Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, who is seeded 27.
In the men’s draw, American 12th seed Tommy Paul is in the Australian Open fourth round for the first time and plays Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich Fokina.
Second seed Alexander Zverev of Germany is yet to drop a set and faces French 14th seed Ugo Humbert.
The 37-year-old Serbian Djokovic appears to be growing into the tournament, an ominous sign for his rivals.
He dropped a set in each of his opening two matches in Melbourne but swept past Tomas Machac 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 in the third round.
“There’s always something to improve, work on, but this is definitely the best match I’ve played in the tournament,” said Djokovic, who has won the Australian Open 10 times and employed Andy Murray as coach this time.
‘Need to be brave’
Marathon man Draper promised to make Alcaraz battle after the Briton came through all three of his Melbourne matches in five sets, and all from 2-1 down, to set up a clash with the four-time Grand Slam winner.
“Against the top players you get less and less chances to win games and sets. I need to be brave in the way I play,” said Draper, the 15th seed.
Sabalenka said she had to “push to the limit” to beat Denmark’s Clara Tauson 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 in the third round and will have to step up another notch against 17-year-old Andreeva, who beat the Belarusian at Roland Garros last year.
In-form Gauff, on a 12-match win streak and yet to drop a set this season, said she just wanted to enjoy the ride after beating Leylah Fernandez in the third round.
Gauff, 20, is the highest-paid woman athlete in the world according to Forbes magazine.
Despite her wealth and fame she said she was determined to stay humble.
“I grew up in the church. I think when you just grow up in the community like that you have no choice but to keep your grounding,” Gauff said.
“I’m so lucky to be able to do what I do, also get paid while doing it. I’m very grateful.”
The 2023 US Open champion lost to Sabalenka in the Australian Open semi-final last year, her best Melbourne Park performance to date.
Wins for both on Sunday will keep the pair on track to meet at the same stage this year.
(This story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Topics mentioned in this article
Novak Djokovic, the defending champion and world No. 1, and rising star Carlos Alcaraz are on a collision course at the Australian Open. Djokovic is seeking his 10th title at Melbourne Park, while Alcaraz is looking to make a statement and potentially upset the top seed.
Djokovic has been in dominant form so far in the tournament, not dropping a set in his first three matches. Alcaraz, on the other hand, has been playing some of the best tennis of his young career, defeating higher-ranked opponents and showcasing his immense potential.
If both players continue their winning ways, they could meet in the later stages of the tournament, setting up a highly anticipated match between the experienced champion and the up-and-coming star.
Fans are eagerly awaiting a potential clash between Djokovic and Alcaraz, as it would be a true test of the young Spaniard’s abilities against one of the greatest players of all time. Stay tuned for updates on their potential showdown at the Australian Open.
Tags:
Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Australian Open, tennis, clash, match-up, showdown, Grand Slam, rivalry, athletes, sports, competition, Melbourne, 2022
#Novak #Djokovic #Carlos #Alcaraz #Collision #Australian #Open
