Djokovic, eager to play against Alcaraz: "I want to face the challenge"

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Novak Djokovic will return to the quarterfinals of the 2025 Australian Open to face one of his biggest rivals in recent times: Carlos Alcaraz. Nole and the Spaniard will meet for the eighth time on the circuit after the Paris Olympics last year, with the Wimbledon final being the last time they faced each other in a Grand Slam. In a press conference, the Serbian talked about these highly anticipated matches, praising the young Spaniard and emphasizing that he is in very good shape after facing Machac and Lehecka.

- Matches with Alcaraz

"I hope it will be a great battle, as most of the matches we have played have been. Perhaps there have only been two times when the battle was a bit uneven. The Wimbledon final last year, for example, he was the force that dominated the court. Although I had a good match against him at the 2023 ATP Finals. Other than that, we have had long battles, long exchanges. They remind me of my matches with Nadal in terms of intensity and energy on the court."

"Carlos is very dynamic, explosive, incredibly talented, and a charismatic player. He is great to watch, but not so great to play against. I am looking forward to it. I think when the draw came out, many people were expecting a potential quarterfinal showdown between Alcaraz and me, so here we are. I think we are both hitting the ball quite well in this tournament. I like the way I am playing and feeling in these last two matches. I am eager to face the challenge."

- In Top Form

"The last couple of matches have been at a high level. I played against two Czech players who are in very good form. Lehecka won a tournament in the first week of the season and has been feeling the ball great. It was a great matchup for me before facing Alcaraz. Of course, I wasn't thinking about Carlos before winning the match, in which I also did not see myself as a clear favorite. I am very happy to have been able to beat Machac and Lehecka in straight sets, which encourages me to believe that I can win against any opponent on a good day, when I feel at my best. That's what I try to focus on, my game, my recovery, and staying ready for whatever awaits me on the court."

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