ATP 2025 Australian Open
Day 10 – Tuesday 21 January, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.


- The match up: Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic
- Event Name: 2025 Australian Open
- Match Date: Tuesday 21 January
- Day Of Event: Day 10
- Event Address: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Let’s have a look at all the career, performance and head-to-head stats for the match and find out if Carlos Alcaraz or Novak Djokovic is expected to win.
Match Details:
Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic – Tuesday 21 January – 2025 Australian Open – Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic Head-to-Head, Preview, Stats & Pick:
Head To Head Djokovic leads 4-3.
In what promises to be a thrilling encounter, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic will face off for the 8th time in their careers, with Djokovic currently leading the head-to-head 4-3. This will be their 4th meeting at a Grand Slam and their 3rd on a hard court. Interestingly, Alcaraz has the advantage in Grand Slam encounters, leading 2-1, but Djokovic has emerged victorious in their previous meetings on hard courts. This match is significant as it is the first time they are meeting before the semifinal stage of a tournament, with all of their previous encounters taking place in either semifinals or finals.
Their last meeting took place at the Paris 2024 Olympics, where Djokovic defeated Alcaraz to win the gold medal and complete the ‘career Golden Slam,’ becoming only the 5th player in history to achieve this feat. Both players have had success on the Olympic stage, with Alcaraz winning a silver medal at the same event. They are two of the four players in the quarterfinals who have won Olympic medals, the others being Alexander Zverev and Tommy Paul. Djokovic, a 2-time Olympic medalist, also won the bronze medal at Beijing 2008.
This matchup is significant as it marks the first meeting between two Top 10 players at this year’s Australian Open. Alcaraz has had mixed results against Top 10 players at this tournament in the past, losing to Matteo Berrettini in the 3rd round in 2022 and Alexander Zverev in the quarterfinals in 2024. However, he has a strong record against Top 10 players at Grand Slams, with an 11-6 win-loss record. In contrast, Djokovic is aiming to defeat a Top 10 player at a Grand Slam for the first time since the 2023 US Open final, where he defeated Daniil Medvedev to secure his 24th Grand Slam title. In 2024, Djokovic lost both of his matches against Top 10 players at Grand Slams, falling to Jannik Sinner in the semifinals here and Alcaraz in the final at Wimbledon.
Both players have had impressive runs to the quarterfinals. Alcaraz, at just 21 years old, is bidding to extend his 5-match winning streak against Top 10 players at Grand Slams. He has not lost to a Top 10 player in a Grand Slam since his quarterfinal defeat to Zverev here last year. Overall, he holds a solid 35-20 win-loss record against Top 10 players at the Tour-level. Djokovic, on the other hand, saw his impressive winning streak against Top 10 players at the Australian Open come to an end last year, when he was defeated by Sinner in the semifinals. Nevertheless, he holds a remarkable 25-6 win-loss record against Top 10 players at this tournament.
Looking at their previous performances at the Australian Open, Alcaraz is aiming to reach the semifinals for the first time in his career. This is his 4th appearance at the tournament and his 16th Grand Slam overall. Should he succeed, he would become the 8th Spanish man in history to reach the semifinals in Melbourne. Additionally, he would claim sole ownership of 3rd place on the all-time list for most Grand Slam semifinal appearances by a Spanish man, surpassing David Ferrer and Juan Carlos Ferrero. Djokovic, on the other hand, is no stranger to success at the Australian Open. This is his 20th appearance at the tournament, and he is bidding to reach the semifinals for the 12th time, surpassing Jack Crawford’s record. Moreover, he is aiming to extend his all-time record for most Grand Slam men’s singles semifinal appearances, currently standing at 50.
Their current form suggests that this will be a thrilling match. Alcaraz has been in exceptional form, winning all his matches this year, including four on hard courts. He has also showcased his ability to excel in five-set matches, winning 12 out of 13 encounters. Djokovic, despite a loss in the semifinals of last year’s tournament, has had a successful career at the Australian Open, winning the title 10 times. He is also vying for his 100th Tour-level singles title, a remarkable feat that only Jimmy Connors and Roger Federer have achieved.
In a clash between the younger and older generation, this quarterfinal matchup between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic promises to be a momentous occasion. The relentless drive of the young star, seeking to cement his status as a future great, meets the unrivaled experience and skill of the Serbian maestro, aiming for yet another Grand Slam victory. With their previous encounters filled with drama and excitement, fans can expect an exhilarating contest that will further shape the narrative of this compelling rivalry.
Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic Prediction:
I believe Carlos Alcaraz will win in straight sets.
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