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

[Olli Jokinen]

LOL - I take it that when he won YEC 2023 he didn't play anyone in the top 10.

I probably had the wrong info there. The commentator probably meant at Grand Slams.

 

[MeatTornado]

I'm with Carlos, I don't understand how that ball was in.

 

[Olli Jokinen]

True, but still not true

The commentator probably meant at majors.

 

[MichaelNadal]

Ballsy af

 

[Hitman]

3-3

 

[Krish872007]

Djokovic looks alright from the baseline actually. Movement is ever so slightly slower - some of those passing shots that went just wide used to drop on the line back in the day

 

[guga_fan]

Some strange calls from they Hawkeye so far, but it is good that the decision is always final and the players have no option but to play on.

 

[gold soundz]

why are they not showing the hawkeye replay on any of these close calls?

 

[TheSlicer]

The commentator probably meant at majors.

Anyway they are not precisely delivering a very high level, i Hope the match improves, aside from serve, Djokovic groundstrokes dont seem in slam winning mode

 

[Hitman]

I'm with Carlos, I don't understand how that ball was in.

Tiley must be operating it.

 

[Zodd]

Tasty drop shot from alcaraz in that game - could prove to be a key shot today

 

[Hitman]

Anyway they are not precisely delivering a very high level, i Hope the match improves, aside from serve, Djokovic groundstrokes dont seem in slam winning mode

I agree.

 

[joekapa]

Anyway they are not precisely delivering a very high level, i Hope the match improves, aside from serve, Djokovic groundstrokes dont seem in slam winning mode

The BALLS !

 

[guga_fan]

Djokovic looks alright from the baseline actually. Movement is ever so slightly slower - some of those passing shots that went just wide used to drop on the line back in the day

The movement to defend the forehand is crazy slow.

It reminds me of when Federer started missing wide forehands on the run which he used to make easily, but times 10.

 

[RF-18]

Very good service game by Nole

 

[McGradey]

Djokovic’s first serve percentage will be the biggest individual factor in this match imo. He’s just impossible to break when it’s working, but once the point is neutral, not the same story.

 

[Zodd]

Alcaraz looked to have so much time to get to that drop shot - no stress at all

 

[TheSlicer]

Honestly i feel that if Carlos loses against this Djokovic today It Will be a very bad look, he arrived very nervous to the court, and not very settled in night conditions It seems, also being quarters both players dont seem super dialed in either, too early for both maybe, specially being the beginning of the season, now i will shut Up and watch the match

 

[Pheasant]

Djoker has a 1st serve% of 80% so far. That is crazy-good.

 

[Hitman]

If Alcaraz wins here, he will join Federer and Safin as the only players to beat Djokovic at his two best slams.

Nadal failed at AO, Murray failed at AO, Wawrinka failed at W, Berdych failed at AO, Tsonga failed at W, Sinner failed at W.

 

[GodlessEndeavor]

Honestly i feel that if Carlos loses against this Djokovic today It Will be a very bad luck, he arrived very nervous to the court, and not very settled in night conditions It seems, also being quarters both players dont seem super dialed in either, too early for both maybe, specially being the beginning of the season, now i will shut Up and watch the match

You can't blame bad luck in a best of 5, unless the match is super tight. And honestly both players are giving each other gifts, luck isn't much of a factor they can blame here.

 

[TheSlicer]

You can't blame bad luck in a best of 5, unless the match is super tight. And honestly both players are giving each other gifts, luck isn't much of a factor they can blame here.

Sorry, edited, i meant a bad look

 

[Krish872007]

Another close call from the back of the court! They're both shaving the lines

 

[Drighiz]

So far I don't think either of them is looking unbeatable. I think they would both struggle against Zverev and Sinner.

 

[roysid]

Djokovic looks dialled in. Alcaraz looks nervous.
Djoker winning this easily

 

[BallisticMissileFonseca]

Djokovic looks dialled in. Alcaraz looks nervous.
Djoker winning this easily

dude stop

 

[guga_fan]

If Alcaraz wins here, he will join Federer and Safin as the only players to beat Djokovic at his two best slams.

Nadal failed at AO, Murray failed at AO, Wawrinka failed at W, Berdych failed at AO, Tsonga failed at W, Sinner failed at W.

Sinner is still in with a great chance, as long as Novak makes it to the later rounds of W.

 

[MichaelNadal]

Another ballsy dropper

 

[Hitman]

The GOAT player of dropshots? I think unquestionably he is.

 

[Daniel Andrade]

So far it's been dogsh*t. Agree?

 

[Krish872007]

I will say this - the first set doesn't mean as much in this match-up. Perhaps a bit more important for Djokovic

 

[TheSlicer]

Ok, 4-4, now is when the match starts

 

[Olli Jokinen]

Seems like Alcaraz can overpower Djokovic with the forehand when under pressure. Not many can do that. He does make a lot of errors still. He's not quite zoned in yet, but I think will be by the second set. Djokovic has lost a step though, especially when reaching for droppers.

 

[Hitman]

Sinner is still in with a great chance, as long as Novak makes it to the later rounds of W.

Yes, Sinner may have a chance if they play again at W.

 

[Daniel Andrade]

Is Hawkeye no more? Can someone explain?

 

[GodlessEndeavor]

So far it's been dogsh*t. Agree?

Some great rallies, but overall mediocre quality.

 

[Hitman]

He's slow....but clearly not that slow....What a pick up.

 

[Olli Jokinen]

Bad volleying by Alcaraz.

 

[guga_fan]

Wide balls to the forehand are basically free points for Alcaraz right now. We will definitely see many of those today.

 

[BallisticMissileFonseca]

Killer droppers by Carl, old age is catching up with Egg.

 

[Hitman]

Seems like Alcaraz can overpower Djokovic with the forehand when under pressure. Not many can do that. He does make a lot of errors still. He's not quite zoned in yet, but I think will be by the second set. Djokovic has lost a step though, especially when reaching for droppers.

Alcaraz is actually on the front foot for most of these rallies. He looks stronger.

What a sick point 15-30.

 

[McGradey]

Some great rallies, but overall mediocre quality.

They’re still warming up. Alcaraz especially often starts wildly before finding his timing.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Novaks hurt himself.

I know he’s boy who cried wolf but watch out.

 

[Breakpointerer]

Great stuff by Carlos!

 

[MichaelNadal]

 

[Olli Jokinen]

Oh, wow that point to 15-30.

 

[TheSlicer]

Vamooooooooooooooooooos

 

[MeatTornado]

Pausing mid-ear cup to apologize. Haven't seen that one before.

 

[BallisticMissileFonseca]

windshieldovic

 

[Breakpointerer]

Got himself in a bit of a tangle in the forecourt but recovered nicely