Novak Djokovic proved age is just a number in a thrilling four-set battle against Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open, securing a spot in the semifinals and inching closer to a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title. The 37-year-old tennis titan battled through a leg injury and a fiery challenge from the 21-year-old Spaniard to win 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 in a match that ended past midnight 🕛.
🔥 'I wish this was the final,' Djokovic told the roaring Rod Laver Arena crowd, calling it one of the most epic matches of his career. Alcaraz, who aimed to become the youngest men’s singles player to complete a Career Grand Slam, fought valiantly but couldn’t overcome Djokovic’s relentless precision and net dominance.
After dropping the first set, Djokovic took a medical timeout for a taped left thigh but returned with \"medication kicking in\" to dominate the next three sets. A jaw-dropping 33-shot rally in the fourth set had fans on their feet, but the Serb’s experience sealed the deal. He’ll now face Alexander Zverev in his 50th major semifinal 🏆.
