Djokovic Against Zverev Live: Australian Open SemiFinal Latest Score and Updates

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Novak Djokovic is fighting Alexander Zverev for a place in the Australian open finale as the 37-year-old continues his bid to become the oldest men’s grand slam master throughout the time in Melbourne.

37-year-old Djokovic defied an injury to defeating young rival Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals, and his way to a record 25. The Grand Slam-Singel title does not get any easier as he faces the great server Zverev, who is also The second seed of the tournament.

Djokovic admitted that he was “concerned” of his physical condition after struggling with a left leg injury against Alcaraz on Tuesday, and Serbia was forced to jump training on Wednesday and Thursday before playing his 12th Australian open semi -final.

Zverev, meanwhile, aims to win his first Grand Slam title, and the German has been in strong form this fourteen days. However, the 27-year-old has lost five of his last six Grand Slam Semifinals, but would like his chances if Djokovic is physically compromised.

Later, Jannik Sinner squares against Ben Shelton in the second of men’s singles semi -final as the world # 1 and reigning champion continues his title defense against the great service American.

Follow the latest updates from the Australian open semi -final in our live blog below:

Djokovic Against Zverev Live: Australian Open Updates

Djokovic holds! Novak Djokovic 2-1 Alexander Zverev*

Djokovic saves four break points to hold in a 12-minute service game! But it would be more accurate to say that Zverev failed to break: It is rather summed up by Zverev framing a business on the web and sending it deep into the stands.

Djokovic has made only four of his first 20 first servant through his first two matches. But despite the fact that there are 20%serving and Aving four break points, Zverev cannot benefit. He made bad mistakes in advance and backhand pages also on the big points.

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Jamie Braidwood24 January 2025 04:11

Djokovic Against Zverev Live: Australian Open Updates

Novak Djokovic 1-1 Alexander Zverev*

Djokovic faces another break point, but Zverev hangs his head after crashing another backhand in the net under the rally.

However, he will have a third chance after finding an angled backhand -back and then step up to remove the backhand winner CrossScourt.

Djokovic finds a first serving this time and steps up to smash the forhand down the line. Zverev Nets, but there were no errors this time.

But Zverev just doesn’t go away! A brilliant half -volleyball forces Djokovic into Miss online and sets up a fourth break point.

One more chance missed! Zverev looks frustrated again with another mistake at the break, this time the Forehen is sailing for a long time!

Jamie Braidwood24 January 2025 04:07

Djokovic Against Zverev Live: Australian Open Updates

Novak Djokovic 1-1 Alexander Zverev*

Zverev is waiting to meet Djokovic Second Serve and controls the backhand winner down the line to move to 0-30. A chance in the early break here?

Djokovic’s serving comes alive, just as it did in the quarterfinals against Alcaraz. He finds his spots out and then down the middle to get back to 30-30.

But Zverev will look at the first break point as Djokovic-Net on the backhand-mid-rally. Zverev finds the deep return, but then Nets at Forehand. Deuce.

Jamie Braidwood24 January 2025 04:02

Djokovic Against Zverev Live: Australian Open Updates

*Novak Djokovic 1-1 Alexander Zverev

Zverev finds his first ace of the match to move up 30-15, then the serving and the tag will land one-two strike to put the winner past Djokovic from Baseline. Djokovic Misfires at the backhand -baked and the German comes on the board.

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Jamie Braidwood24 January 2025 03:57

Djokovic Against Zverev Live: Australian Open Updates

Novak Djokovic 1-0 Alexander Zverev*

Zverev crushes a backhand -winner at the opening point after a few strokes. How does Djokovic move? Pretty good actually, early. He wins a 27-shot rally at the second point in the semi-finals when Zverev goes wide on a backhand, then he controls a backhand winner down the line.

It’s extraordinary! Zverev cuts the Net cord and the ball falls dead. But Djokovic runs to meet it and steered the pickup at the angle. Zverev pushes it around the web, but Djokovic meets it, and Zverev Nets! What point to start and Andy Murray smiles as he claps.

It left the leg held pretty well on the sprint for the net.

Jamie Braidwood24 January 2025 03:53

Djokovic Against Zverev Live: Australian Open Updates

*Novak Djokovic 0-0 Alexander Zverev

Djokovic serves first to start us.

It’s a bright day in Melbourne with clear blue sky over your head, but a light wind means it’s not too hot. Interesting choice from Zverev to allow Djokovic to earn here. We are in the process.

Jamie Braidwood24 January 2025 03:47

Djokovic Against Zverev Live: Australian Open Updates

Here are the players! Alexander Zverev wins thrown and … choosing to receive!

A quick warm -up and then the semi -final of men begins.

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Jamie Braidwood24 January 2025 03:40

Djokovic Against Zverev Live: Australian Open Updates

Here we go! Novak Djokovic waits in the tunnel before stepping out into the burning sunlight at Rod Laver Arena. Djokovic doesn’t play many days of sessions at the Australian Open, but he and Alexander Zverev played their quarterfinals on Tuesday so they want their semi -finals before Jannik Sinner and Ben Shelton.

Djokovic exchanged a quick kiss and goodbye with wife Jelena and a fist bump with tournament director. He has a strong tension on his left thigh and makes his last streches while we wait for Zverev.

Jamie Braidwood24 January 2025 03:36

Djokovic Against Zverev Live: Australian Open Updates

The Australian open semi -final is underway, with the season’s opening Grand Slam, which bursts with history lines as the second week of the tournament progresses.

Jannik Sinner and ARYNA Sabalenka return as defense masters, and both of the world’s # 1 remains the favorites to defend their titles.

Jamie Braidwood24 January 2025 03:30

Djokovic Against Zverev Live: Australian Open Updates

Interestingly, both Djokovic and Zverev lost on the Australian Open semi -finals last season. Djokovic was beaten by Jannik Sinner in last year’s day session before Zverev was beaten by Daniil Medvedev after leading him by two sets.

Zverev’s path to the semi -finals has been far more straightforward this year with only one set dropped so far. For Djokovic, a lot depends on the damage he picked up against Alcaraz. The 37-year-old plays in his 12th Australian open semi-final and he has only lost one. It was last year to Sinner.

Jamie Braidwood24 January 2025 03:15