Australian Open 2025 QF - [7] Novak Djokovic (SRB) v/s [3] Carlos Alcaraz Garfia (SPN)

[Alcawrath]

They do have auto foot faults.

No they don't, there is a person that manually hits a button when they see it

 

[merwy]

More massive hitting from Novak

Deuce.

I wonder what Z is thinking now.

Zverev? How so? I think he's heading for bed as it's almost 11pm there.

 

[clayqueen]

Has Djokovic accepted the apology from Tony Jones and Channel 9?

 

[Breakpointerer]

Well saved

 

[TennisTurkey]

Djokovic has drawn some errors via his possum hobble on the 30-15 point

 

[Hitman]

That GOAT dropshot is the key of this match so far.

 

[Racquet_smash]

Djokovic can't really move well right now

 

[MeatTornado]

That dropper looked awful off the racket. Can't believe that worked.

 

[ibbi]

Tremendous point on break point.

 

[Move]

Cruel, Crafty shot

 

[Terenigma]

With drop shots like that and seeing Djokovic struggle to get there. He knows what he needs to do but can he keep it up?

 

[Zodd]

And finally he opts for the the drop shot - nice touch

 

[Hitman]

Zverev? How so? I think he's heading for bed as it's almost 11pm there.

Why? He has two days off.

He is not playing until Friday now.

 

[Racquet_smash]

That was an awful drop shot, somehow it worked

 

[MichaelNadal]

Keep it going, move em

 

[Move]

Novak does not like the loopy CC forehands from Carlos

 

[weakera]

Once again on the 40-40 ball, Djokovic only pulls up lame once the ball lands out lol

 

[Terenigma]

What a get and backhand overhead from Novak!

 

[Hitman]

Look at that high backhand smash from Djokovic. LOL

 

[MeatTornado]

I've never seen Djokovic successfully pull that shot off before.

 

[Tennfan123]

Surely no one is buying Djokovic physical problems.

 

[clayqueen]

Djokovic doesn't take risks. Most of the time, he plays ping-pong most of the time, waiting for his opponent to make errors.

 

[Nappa]

This might be the turning point of the match

 

[Zodd]

Look at that high backhand smash from Djokovic. LOL

Great shot - zero margin though

 

[TripleATeam]

Guesses right, Alcaraz still puts it away.

 

[ND-13]

If this wasn't a grand slam he might have quit already.

No way. We have seen this rodeo several times . It is not over until they shake hands

 

[Tennfan123]

Charles is growing up to be one hell of an attractive man.

 

[Hitman]

Novak does not like the loopy CC forehands from Carlos

Yes. That is the issue, he is dealing with the Raz pace well, but those loopy shots are hurting him.

 

[clayqueen]

Surely no one is buying Djokovic physical problems.

Not even JMac. Henman bought it because he went into the whole scenario of how Djokovic had knee surgery and came back strong. Not sure how relevant that is in this match

 

[dking68]

Look at that high backhand smash from Djokovic. LOL

I see Carlos beating Zverev if he wins this. If Djokovic wins this, Zverev makes it to the final

 

[Hitman]

I've never seen Djokovic successfully pull that shot off before.

So, you're saying he is getting better?

 

[guga_fan]

Alcaraz has to use his topspin to generate more angles and move Novak more. Mixing in more dropshots is also a good idea, even if Djokovic gets to one or another.

 

[Move]

onscreen stat : Novak upped FH and BH pace by 9 kmh during 2nd set

 

[Terenigma]

Huge serve to see off BP there. Just feels like Alcaraz has got this, Novak does look a little fragile right now

 

[Hitman]

I see Carlos beating Zverev if he wins this. If Djokovic wins this, Zverev makes it to the final

Match will be during the day.

 

[Breakpointerer]

How did Alcaraz win that point lol

 

[ibbi]

What a get off that return. Goddamn.

 

[Pheasant]

Sick return from Alcaraz. Wow.

 

[tudwell]

What a ****ing defensive stab off that return.

 

[ND-13]

What a defensive FH from Carlitos

 

[ForehandCross]

Possumovic disrupting rhythm by playing a zombie on instant than hopping like a bunny everywhere .

This really reminds me of the 2015 Murray final sooooo much.

 

[MeatTornado]

The shape of those high crosscourt forehands is killing Novak right now. He needs to stop trying to flatten out a winner every time Carlos feeds him one.

 

[ultimathule]

Drop shot city

 

[Hitman]

The GOAT dropshot is the GOAT dropshot.

No question, THAT is the shot of this match IMO.

 

[Krish872007]

I love how much Alcaraz enjoys playing tennis and being out on the main show courts - he gives himself a little smile every now and then when there's a great rally, and not just when he wins it

 

[NYTennisfan]

What a get off that return. Goddamn.

That was crazy, that was a hell of a return too

 

[Racquet_smash]

If Djokovic wins this match with a serve and a return it would be hilarious

 

[dking68]

Match will be during the day.

If it’s during the day, then benefit for Zverev but again but it will go five I think, which is why I think Alcaraz wins

 

[chjtennis]

Important hold by Alcaraz.

 

[TheSlicer]

WoW novak is barely moving, probably saving energy for his service games or something but he seems to economize every little movement