Australian Open 2025 quarter-final updates as Djokovic ties the match

Alcaraz looks to be racing towards parity at 30-0 and 40-15, but Djokovic is more aggressive, especially with his backhand, forcing the Spaniard deep behind his baseline where even his incredible defense falters.

Seed no. 3 pulls a forehand wide for a break point, but a world-class drop-shot forehand pass gets him out of dodge.

Djokovic keeps the heat on with a lick of the tape helping him hit again thanks to a brilliant backhand volley that deflects away from the net.

The Serb fights back and keeps Alcaraz on the hook, but after a double fault offers another BP, the 21-year-old obliterates it with a service winner.

It’s remarkable how a deep forehand loop to the Djokovic forehand ‘a la Rafael Nadal’ reaps rewards with unforced errors, the latest clocking up a game point which Alcaraz finally converts with a delicate drop shot to end a 13-minute match. .