Djokovic or Zverev?: "Sascha should not let himself be intimidated, he has possibilities"
These are the words of Boris Becker, someone who knows both very well. Who does he think will win the Australian Open semifinal? This is how he analyzes it.
These are the words of Boris Becker, someone who knows both very well. Who does he think will win the Australian Open semifinal? This is how he analyzes it.
The Polish player revealed what Madison Keys did better to win in the Australian Open semi-finals. Are you disappointed that you couldn't reach this stage here?
The American player reveals the significant shift in mentality that has led her to achieve great victories at the 2025 Australian Open.
The American player provides a lesson in resilience to secure a historic victory in the 2025 Australian Open.
The Spanish tennis player reflected on the Australian Open after losing in the semifinals to Sabalenka: "I rate my tournament a 9... you already know what a 10 would have been".
Discover all the details so you don't miss the women's final of the 2025 Australian Open between the Belarusian and the American.
The Belarusian is already resting in her third consecutive final of the Australian Open. Who does she prefer on Saturday? "Honestly, I have no preference".
The Belarusian displayed her most ferocious version to overcome a helpless Badosa, facing the hurricane that came crashing down on her.
The American player reveals the significant shift in mentality that has led her to achieve great victories at the 2025 Australian Open.
Discover all the details so you don't miss the women's final of the 2025 Australian Open between the Belarusian and the American.
The American player provides a lesson in resilience to secure a historic victory in the 2025 Australian Open.
The Belarusian is already resting in her third consecutive final of the Australian Open. Who does she prefer on Saturday? "Honestly, I have no preference".
The Spanish tennis player reflected on the Australian Open after losing in the semifinals to Sabalenka: "I rate my tournament a 9... you already know what a 10 would have been".
The Belarusian displayed her most ferocious version to overcome a helpless Badosa, facing the hurricane that came crashing down on her.
24 ene. 2025 3:30
Zverev +2.5 juegos
Cuota: 1.87
24 ene. 2025 8:30
Victoria de Sinner por 3-0
Cuota: 1.72
A few hours after Paula Badosa lost in the semifinals of the 2025 Australian Open to her close friend Aryna Sabalenka, social media served as a platform for the Spanish player to reflect on the beauty of life. Despite the defeat, Badosa is experiencing one of her best moments, as just a few months ago, reaching this stage seemed almost impossible due to her back issues. "Today I find myself enjoying every moment, big or small, realizing the value of this journey. Success is not just about the destination but about every step, every lesson, and every connection along the way. And for that, I am deeply grateful," wrote the Catalan. Joining in on this beautiful reflection is Stefanos Tsitsipas, always supporting Paula in every step forward or backward: "You are not just playing tennis. You are playing life, and you are winning at both."
Rumors had been circulating for months, but it is now official that the Billie Jean King Cup will be held in China from 2025 to 2027, specifically in the city of Shenzhen. In recent seasons, the women's team competition had been played in Seville and Málaga, but the future is far from the Andalusia region. "This shows our commitment to bringing the passion and excitement of team tennis between nations to markets around the world," said Billie Jean King herself.
Aryna Sabalenka can mark an era in world tennis, as evidenced by the tremendous statistical data that emerge about her after reaching the final of the 2025 Australian Open. She is the eighth player of the Open Era to reach three consecutive finals in this tournament and the fifth to record five consecutive finals in Grand Slams on hard courts. Additionally, she joins Serena and Swiatek as the only tennis players to win more than 20 consecutive matches in the same Grand Slam tournament.
3 - Aryna Sabalenka is the eighth player in the Open Era to reach three consecutive Women’s Singles finals at the Australian Open. Aussie.#AO2025 | @AustralianOpen @WTA @WTA_insider pic.twitter.com/mmsPZRQ8ZN
— OptaAce (@OptaAce) January 23, 2025
5 - Aryna Sabalenka is the fifth player in the Open Era to reach 5+ consecutive Women’s Singles Grand Slam hard court finals after Martina Navratilova, Steffi Graf, Monica Seles and Martina Hingis. Tigress.#AO2025 | @AustralianOpen @WTA @WTA_insider pic.twitter.com/IlZ7jYpL4a
— OptaAce (@OptaAce) January 23, 2025
20 - Aryna Sabalenka is the third player in the last 10 years to win 20+ consecutive matches in a Women's Singles Major after Serena Williams (US Open and Wimbledon) and Iga Swiatek (French Open). Trio.#AO2025 | @AustralianOpen @WTA @WTA_insider pic.twitter.com/U63Dg01fCp
— OptaAce (@OptaAce) January 23, 2025
Madison Keys will return to a Grand Slam final after 8 years from the first and only time she achieved it at the US Open in 2017. On that occasion, she was defeated by Sloane Stephens, and this time she will want to lift her first title at the Australian Open at the expense of Aryna Sabalenka. Her qualification for the final in Melbourne implies several things, such as being the player with the largest gap between her first two times in this round of a Slam in the Open Era, surpassing Amélie Mauresmo (7 years). Furthermore, at 29 years old, she has become the oldest female singles player to be a finalist at the Australian Open after Serena (36 years) and Venus Williams (37 years) in 2017.
8 - Madison Keys is the player with the longest gap (eight years) between their first two Women’s Singles Grand Slam finals in the Open Era - the previous record was held by Amelie Mauresmo (seven years). Wait. #AO2025 | @AustralianOpen @WTA @WTA_insider pic.twitter.com/NeNNMfCgT3
— OptaAce (@OptaAce) January 23, 2025
1 - Madison Keys is the oldest Women’s Singles finalist at the Australian Open since Serena and Venus Williams in 2017. Gold. #AO2025 | @AustralianOpen @WTA @WTA_insider pic.twitter.com/8I2OPRBqTP
— OptaAce (@OptaAce) January 23, 2025
The battle for the number one spot in the WTA Ranking was intensifying as the 2025 Australian Open progressed, but Madison Keys has ensured things remain calm, at least for the next few days. Following the American's victory over Iga Swiatek, the number one position is now secure for Aryna Sabalenka, who will defend her title next Saturday in Melbourne.
Chilling sensations of power and budding stardom have been emanating for some time now from 17-year-old Swiss player, Henry Bernet, recently signed by On, the clothing brand co-founded by Roger Federer, which shares many similarities with him, like an aesthetic one-handed backhand and the tennis club to which he belongs, the legendary Old Boys of Basel. Bernet has managed to defeat the world's number 1 junior player and top favorite to win the 2025 Australian Open in that category, Jan Kumstat, by 7-6 (4) 7-6 (2), in what many have seen as the anticipated final of the tournament. He will now face 17-year-old Finnish player Oskari Paldanius, currently ranked number 10 in the junior circuit.
This afternoon, the draw for the group stage of the Billie Jean King Cup 2025 took place, so we now know who Spain will face the week of April 7. Czech Republic and Brazil will be the teams to beat for the Spanish women in Group B, where the Spanish team is placed, with Czech Republic hosting the matches. Remember that the group winner will qualify for the Final 8, to be held in November in Shenzhen (China), a city that replaces Malaga.
The 2025 #BJKCup Qualifiers are SET 🔒
— Billie Jean King Cup (@BJKCup) January 23, 2025
Which six group winners will join Italy and China at the Finals in Shenzhen? 👀 pic.twitter.com/DapVBd7oXa
The wishes of Aryna Sabalenka were coming true. Despite the outcome in the semifinals of the Australian Open 2025, it seems that the Belarusian and Paula Badosa are still friends. Minutes after the conclusion of the match, the world number one approached to chat, even sharing some laughs, with the Spanish player who was sitting in the locker room looking somewhat downcast after the defeat. That sadness faded away in those moments when she spoke with Aryna.
Friends again? Friends again 🥰 pic.com/yQaoKpJ28a
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 23, 2025
Is it a precautionary measure or a truly worrisome symptom of a problem? That is the question plaguing the minds of all tennis fans after observing how Novak Djokovic did not show up for the training scheduled for this Thursday at 2:00 PM in Melbourne, aiming to advance in his recovery for the upcoming semifinal match against Alexander Zverev, as reported by Marca. The discomfort from his match with Alcaraz is being treated with the goal of ensuring he is at his best for the encounter with the German.
Madison Keys caused a major upset against Iga Swiatek by defeating her in the semifinal of the 2025 Australian Open. These were the words of the American after sealing the victory: "I'm still trying to understand what happened. I'm in the final. The match was played at a very high level. She played very well. I was trying to fight to stay in there. The third set was a real battle. Being able to be in the final is incredible, I'm super happy to be in Saturday's final. Even though I lost the first set, I feel like I was playing better towards the end of the first set. Did she have a match point? Being able to keep fighting is simply amazing. In the end, I felt like both of us were battling nerves, it was about who could get that last point, and I'm happy that it was me."
Aryna Sabalenka offered a fun interview courtside after defeating Paula Badosa in the semifinals of the Australian Open 2025. Asked about her friendship with the Spanish player, the current number 1 in the world had a witty remark that delighted the audience at Rod Laver Arena. "We are great friends, I am very happy to see her performing at her best. I hope she still wants to be my friend after this. I would love to go shopping together soon, and I promise to pay for anything she wants," she said amidst laughter.
The time of truth has come, the moment when the top four players of the 2025 Australian Open will seek the definitive step to compete in the ultimate battle for the title. The tournament organizers have followed logic, setting the first semifinal as the showdown between Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev, scheduled for this Friday, January 24th, starting at 14:30 local time, which is 04:30 in Spain. Subsequently, not before 19:30 in Melbourne and 09:30 in Spain, Jannik Sinner and Ben Shelton will take to the court.
A few hours after Paula Badosa lost in the semifinals of the 2025 Australian Open to her close friend Aryna Sabalenka, social media served as a platform for the Spanish player to reflect on the beauty of life. Despite the defeat, Badosa is experiencing one of her best moments, as just a few months ago, reaching this stage seemed almost impossible due to her back issues. "Today I find myself enjoying every moment, big or small, realizing the value of this journey. Success is not just about the destination but about every step, every lesson, and every connection along the way. And for that, I am deeply grateful," wrote the Catalan. Joining in on this beautiful reflection is Stefanos Tsitsipas, always supporting Paula in every step forward or backward: "You are not just playing tennis. You are playing life, and you are winning at both."
Madison Keys will return to a Grand Slam final after 8 years from the first and only time she achieved it at the US Open in 2017. On that occasion, she was defeated by Sloane Stephens, and this time she will want to lift her first title at the Australian Open at the expense of Aryna Sabalenka. Her qualification for the final in Melbourne implies several things, such as being the player with the largest gap between her first two times in this round of a Slam in the Open Era, surpassing Amélie Mauresmo (7 years). Furthermore, at 29 years old, she has become the oldest female singles player to be a finalist at the Australian Open after Serena (36 years) and Venus Williams (37 years) in 2017.
8 - Madison Keys is the player with the longest gap (eight years) between their first two Women’s Singles Grand Slam finals in the Open Era - the previous record was held by Amelie Mauresmo (seven years). Wait. #AO2025 | @AustralianOpen @WTA @WTA_insider pic.twitter.com/NeNNMfCgT3
— OptaAce (@OptaAce) January 23, 2025
1 - Madison Keys is the oldest Women’s Singles finalist at the Australian Open since Serena and Venus Williams in 2017. Gold. #AO2025 | @AustralianOpen @WTA @WTA_insider pic.twitter.com/8I2OPRBqTP
— OptaAce (@OptaAce) January 23, 2025
This afternoon, the draw for the group stage of the Billie Jean King Cup 2025 took place, so we now know who Spain will face the week of April 7. Czech Republic and Brazil will be the teams to beat for the Spanish women in Group B, where the Spanish team is placed, with Czech Republic hosting the matches. Remember that the group winner will qualify for the Final 8, to be held in November in Shenzhen (China), a city that replaces Malaga.
The 2025 #BJKCup Qualifiers are SET 🔒
— Billie Jean King Cup (@BJKCup) January 23, 2025
Which six group winners will join Italy and China at the Finals in Shenzhen? 👀 pic.twitter.com/DapVBd7oXa
Madison Keys caused a major upset against Iga Swiatek by defeating her in the semifinal of the 2025 Australian Open. These were the words of the American after sealing the victory: "I'm still trying to understand what happened. I'm in the final. The match was played at a very high level. She played very well. I was trying to fight to stay in there. The third set was a real battle. Being able to be in the final is incredible, I'm super happy to be in Saturday's final. Even though I lost the first set, I feel like I was playing better towards the end of the first set. Did she have a match point? Being able to keep fighting is simply amazing. In the end, I felt like both of us were battling nerves, it was about who could get that last point, and I'm happy that it was me."
Rumors had been circulating for months, but it is now official that the Billie Jean King Cup will be held in China from 2025 to 2027, specifically in the city of Shenzhen. In recent seasons, the women's team competition had been played in Seville and Málaga, but the future is far from the Andalusia region. "This shows our commitment to bringing the passion and excitement of team tennis between nations to markets around the world," said Billie Jean King herself.
The battle for the number one spot in the WTA Ranking was intensifying as the 2025 Australian Open progressed, but Madison Keys has ensured things remain calm, at least for the next few days. Following the American's victory over Iga Swiatek, the number one position is now secure for Aryna Sabalenka, who will defend her title next Saturday in Melbourne.
The wishes of Aryna Sabalenka were coming true. Despite the outcome in the semifinals of the Australian Open 2025, it seems that the Belarusian and Paula Badosa are still friends. Minutes after the conclusion of the match, the world number one approached to chat, even sharing some laughs, with the Spanish player who was sitting in the locker room looking somewhat downcast after the defeat. That sadness faded away in those moments when she spoke with Aryna.
Friends again? Friends again 🥰 pic.com/yQaoKpJ28a
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 23, 2025
Aryna Sabalenka offered a fun interview courtside after defeating Paula Badosa in the semifinals of the Australian Open 2025. Asked about her friendship with the Spanish player, the current number 1 in the world had a witty remark that delighted the audience at Rod Laver Arena. "We are great friends, I am very happy to see her performing at her best. I hope she still wants to be my friend after this. I would love to go shopping together soon, and I promise to pay for anything she wants," she said amidst laughter.
Aryna Sabalenka can mark an era in world tennis, as evidenced by the tremendous statistical data that emerge about her after reaching the final of the 2025 Australian Open. She is the eighth player of the Open Era to reach three consecutive finals in this tournament and the fifth to record five consecutive finals in Grand Slams on hard courts. Additionally, she joins Serena and Swiatek as the only tennis players to win more than 20 consecutive matches in the same Grand Slam tournament.
3 - Aryna Sabalenka is the eighth player in the Open Era to reach three consecutive Women’s Singles finals at the Australian Open. Aussie.#AO2025 | @AustralianOpen @WTA @WTA_insider pic.twitter.com/mmsPZRQ8ZN
— OptaAce (@OptaAce) January 23, 2025
5 - Aryna Sabalenka is the fifth player in the Open Era to reach 5+ consecutive Women’s Singles Grand Slam hard court finals after Martina Navratilova, Steffi Graf, Monica Seles and Martina Hingis. Tigress.#AO2025 | @AustralianOpen @WTA @WTA_insider pic.twitter.com/IlZ7jYpL4a
— OptaAce (@OptaAce) January 23, 2025
20 - Aryna Sabalenka is the third player in the last 10 years to win 20+ consecutive matches in a Women's Singles Major after Serena Williams (US Open and Wimbledon) and Iga Swiatek (French Open). Trio.#AO2025 | @AustralianOpen @WTA @WTA_insider pic.twitter.com/U63Dg01fCp
— OptaAce (@OptaAce) January 23, 2025
Chilling sensations of power and budding stardom have been emanating for some time now from 17-year-old Swiss player, Henry Bernet, recently signed by On, the clothing brand co-founded by Roger Federer, which shares many similarities with him, like an aesthetic one-handed backhand and the tennis club to which he belongs, the legendary Old Boys of Basel. Bernet has managed to defeat the world's number 1 junior player and top favorite to win the 2025 Australian Open in that category, Jan Kumstat, by 7-6 (4) 7-6 (2), in what many have seen as the anticipated final of the tournament. He will now face 17-year-old Finnish player Oskari Paldanius, currently ranked number 10 in the junior circuit.
Is it a precautionary measure or a truly worrisome symptom of a problem? That is the question plaguing the minds of all tennis fans after observing how Novak Djokovic did not show up for the training scheduled for this Thursday at 2:00 PM in Melbourne, aiming to advance in his recovery for the upcoming semifinal match against Alexander Zverev, as reported by Marca. The discomfort from his match with Alcaraz is being treated with the goal of ensuring he is at his best for the encounter with the German.
Strong emotions are looming in the men's doubles grand final of the 2025 Australian Open, with the match-up between two of the favorite pairs at the beginning of the tournament. The Italians Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori, the third seeds, defeated Goransson and Verbek 2-6 6-3 6-4, setting up the final showdown for the title against Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten, who triumphed over the Germans Krawietz and Puetz 6-4 3-6 7-6 (10-7).
The time of truth has come, the moment when the top four players of the 2025 Australian Open will seek the definitive step to compete in the ultimate battle for the title. The tournament organizers have followed logic, setting the first semifinal as the showdown between Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev, scheduled for this Friday, January 24th, starting at 14:30 local time, which is 04:30 in Spain. Subsequently, not before 19:30 in Melbourne and 09:30 in Spain, Jannik Sinner and Ben Shelton will take to the court.
We analyze the aspects you should know so you don't miss the great showdown between Sinner and Shelton that will determine a finalist of the Australian Open 2025
The Serb opens up and points to those who doubt him all the time and the successes he achieves on the court. "This doesn't discourage me, it motivates me more," he says.
We break down in detail everything you need to know to enjoy the great semifinal match at the 2025 Australian Open between Djokovic and Zverev
We dissect the tactical aspects that could determine the course of the two women's semifinals of the 2025 Australian Open
Two steps away from glory, Jannik is two levels away from defending his crown. First, he faces the renewed Shelton; on the other side, Zverev and Djokovic will resolve a battle of titans.
We analyze the aspects you should know so you don't miss the great showdown between Sinner and Shelton that will determine a finalist of the Australian Open 2025
We break down in detail everything you need to know to enjoy the great semifinal match at the 2025 Australian Open between Djokovic and Zverev
Two steps away from glory, Jannik is two levels away from defending his crown. First, he faces the renewed Shelton; on the other side, Zverev and Djokovic will resolve a battle of titans.
The Serb opens up and points to those who doubt him all the time and the successes he achieves on the court. "This doesn't discourage me, it motivates me more," he says.
We dissect the tactical aspects that could determine the course of the two women's semifinals of the 2025 Australian Open
Sinner's coach valued his victory against the aussie in Melbourne and detailed how he feels physically after the issues that arose in his match against Rune.
The world number one demonstrates his great form with a crushing victory to reach the semifinals of the 2025 Australian Open.
The Italian demonstrated his physical improvement by comfortably defeating Alex de Miñaur in the Australian Open quarterfinals. "I'm not perfect yet, but..."
The American player points out in a press conference what aspect has changed in him to achieve so much success in Melbourne.
The Australian attended a press conference after his loss to Sinner in Melbourne, where he made it clear how tough it is to face such an implacable player.
Sinner's coach valued his victory against the aussie in Melbourne and detailed how he feels physically after the issues that arose in his match against Rune.
The Italian demonstrated his physical improvement by comfortably defeating Alex de Miñaur in the Australian Open quarterfinals. "I'm not perfect yet, but..."
The Australian attended a press conference after his loss to Sinner in Melbourne, where he made it clear how tough it is to face such an implacable player.
The world number one demonstrates his great form with a crushing victory to reach the semifinals of the 2025 Australian Open.
The American player points out in a press conference what aspect has changed in him to achieve so much success in Melbourne.
The American is already in the semifinals of the Australian Open accompanied by a tennis that can do a lot of damage to anyone
Not achieving a feat of the magnitude Alcaraz was seeking is not a failure. Few matches will yield as valuable lessons as his latest defeat against Djokovic.
We reveal the details you must know to not miss the clash between the Spanish and Belarusian for a spot in the final of the 2025 Australian Open
We analyze the Serb's comeback, which exposed Carlos Alcaraz's current main weakness in the eyes of the world. Discover what it is.
The Pole had to 'defend herself' at a press conference when reminded that she had lost only 14 games on her way to the semis of the Australian Open.
The Serbian responds to the Spaniard about that injury, also confessing his concern regarding those physical issues.
Very interesting reflections from the American before facing her seventh Grand Slam semifinal. How do you see that upcoming match against Iga Swiatek?
The Spanish player faces the press conference admitting what mistake led him to lose the match against Novak.
The American is already in the semifinals of the Australian Open accompanied by a tennis that can do a lot of damage to anyone
We reveal the details you must know to not miss the clash between the Spanish and Belarusian for a spot in the final of the 2025 Australian Open
The Pole had to 'defend herself' at a press conference when reminded that she had lost only 14 games on her way to the semis of the Australian Open.
Very interesting reflections from the American before facing her seventh Grand Slam semifinal. How do you see that upcoming match against Iga Swiatek?
Not achieving a feat of the magnitude Alcaraz was seeking is not a failure. Few matches will yield as valuable lessons as his latest defeat against Djokovic.
We analyze the Serb's comeback, which exposed Carlos Alcaraz's current main weakness in the eyes of the world. Discover what it is.
The Serbian responds to the Spaniard about that injury, also confessing his concern regarding those physical issues.
The Spanish player faces the press conference admitting what mistake led him to lose the match against Novak.
Is it a precautionary measure or a truly worrisome symptom of a problem? That is the question plaguing the minds of all tennis fans after observing how Novak Djokovic did not show up for the training scheduled for this Thursday at 2:00 PM in Melbourne, aiming to advance in his recovery for the upcoming semifinal match against Alexander Zverev, as reported by Marca. The discomfort from his match with Alcaraz is being treated with the goal of ensuring he is at his best for the encounter with the German.
Novak Djokovic continues to make history in tennis and in sports in general at 37 years old. The Serbian player defeated Carlos Alcaraz to secure his spot in the semifinals of the 2025 Australian Open, becoming the first player in the Open Era to reach 50 Grand Slam semifinals. Roger Federer is in second place with 46 and Rafael Nadal in third with 38.
The time of truth has come, the moment when the top four players of the 2025 Australian Open will seek the definitive step to compete in the ultimate battle for the title. The tournament organizers have followed logic, setting the first semifinal as the showdown between Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev, scheduled for this Friday, January 24th, starting at 14:30 local time, which is 04:30 in Spain. Subsequently, not before 19:30 in Melbourne and 09:30 in Spain, Jannik Sinner and Ben Shelton will take to the court.
Novak Djokovic smiled as he faced the microphones at the 2025 Australian Open. In between questions, the Serbian, a semifinalist in Melbourne, looked towards his box where his children Stefan and Tara were still cheering him on despite the late hour: "I am surprised that my kids are still here on the court. I love you, thank you very much for supporting me, but it's 1 in the morning, when are you going to sleep tonight?"
There are few people in the tennis world who know Novak Djokovic as well as Goran Ivanisevic. Because of this, his words in an official program of the 2025 Australian Open must be taken into account as he reveals aspects that explain the greatness of the Serbian player, and much more.
Novak Djokovic started with physical issues in the match but ended up finding a great level in all areas to defeat Carlos Alcaraz in four sets, earning a spot in the semifinals of the Australian Open 2025: "The first thing I want to say is that he has all my respect and admiration for all he represents and what he has achieved in his still short career. He has four Grand Slams, and I'm sure we will continue to see him, maybe not as much as I would like, that's for sure," he said jokingly. "I would love for today's match to be the final. I don't know if Sascha is still awake, if he is watching us, but it is one of the most epic matches I have ever played in my life. I don't want to talk much about my injury, but the medication started to work. I didn't know if I would continue in case of losing the second set. I saw that Carlos started to doubt from the baseline, and I started to feel better."
At the end of the first set, Novak Djokovic injured his left leg adductor, limiting his movement for that part of the match. He even went to the locker room for treatment and returned with his thigh bandaged. After a few minutes where it seemed like all was lost for him, the medication started to take effect and the Serbian was able to turn the match around from there. At the end of the battle, Djokovic made a confession that surprised many. "If I had lost the second set, I don't know if I would have continued playing." Carlos couldn't tighten the grip at those moments, he gave life to Nole, and the Belgrade native took advantage to complete an epic comeback.
Since the moment Novak Djokovic requested medical assistance in his match against Carlos Alcaraz at the 2025 Australian Open, numerous comments have sparked on social media by many fans, in different ways. Perhaps the most surprising is what John McEnroe said during the ESPN broadcast. "This isn't the first time we've seen this routine. Don't be fooled," stated the American.
Is it a precautionary measure or a truly worrisome symptom of a problem? That is the question plaguing the minds of all tennis fans after observing how Novak Djokovic did not show up for the training scheduled for this Thursday at 2:00 PM in Melbourne, aiming to advance in his recovery for the upcoming semifinal match against Alexander Zverev, as reported by Marca. The discomfort from his match with Alcaraz is being treated with the goal of ensuring he is at his best for the encounter with the German.
The time of truth has come, the moment when the top four players of the 2025 Australian Open will seek the definitive step to compete in the ultimate battle for the title. The tournament organizers have followed logic, setting the first semifinal as the showdown between Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev, scheduled for this Friday, January 24th, starting at 14:30 local time, which is 04:30 in Spain. Subsequently, not before 19:30 in Melbourne and 09:30 in Spain, Jannik Sinner and Ben Shelton will take to the court.
There are few people in the tennis world who know Novak Djokovic as well as Goran Ivanisevic. Because of this, his words in an official program of the 2025 Australian Open must be taken into account as he reveals aspects that explain the greatness of the Serbian player, and much more.
At the end of the first set, Novak Djokovic injured his left leg adductor, limiting his movement for that part of the match. He even went to the locker room for treatment and returned with his thigh bandaged. After a few minutes where it seemed like all was lost for him, the medication started to take effect and the Serbian was able to turn the match around from there. At the end of the battle, Djokovic made a confession that surprised many. "If I had lost the second set, I don't know if I would have continued playing." Carlos couldn't tighten the grip at those moments, he gave life to Nole, and the Belgrade native took advantage to complete an epic comeback.
Novak Djokovic continues to make history in tennis and in sports in general at 37 years old. The Serbian player defeated Carlos Alcaraz to secure his spot in the semifinals of the 2025 Australian Open, becoming the first player in the Open Era to reach 50 Grand Slam semifinals. Roger Federer is in second place with 46 and Rafael Nadal in third with 38.
Novak Djokovic smiled as he faced the microphones at the 2025 Australian Open. In between questions, the Serbian, a semifinalist in Melbourne, looked towards his box where his children Stefan and Tara were still cheering him on despite the late hour: "I am surprised that my kids are still here on the court. I love you, thank you very much for supporting me, but it's 1 in the morning, when are you going to sleep tonight?"
Novak Djokovic started with physical issues in the match but ended up finding a great level in all areas to defeat Carlos Alcaraz in four sets, earning a spot in the semifinals of the Australian Open 2025: "The first thing I want to say is that he has all my respect and admiration for all he represents and what he has achieved in his still short career. He has four Grand Slams, and I'm sure we will continue to see him, maybe not as much as I would like, that's for sure," he said jokingly. "I would love for today's match to be the final. I don't know if Sascha is still awake, if he is watching us, but it is one of the most epic matches I have ever played in my life. I don't want to talk much about my injury, but the medication started to work. I didn't know if I would continue in case of losing the second set. I saw that Carlos started to doubt from the baseline, and I started to feel better."
Since the moment Novak Djokovic requested medical assistance in his match against Carlos Alcaraz at the 2025 Australian Open, numerous comments have sparked on social media by many fans, in different ways. Perhaps the most surprising is what John McEnroe said during the ESPN broadcast. "This isn't the first time we've seen this routine. Don't be fooled," stated the American.
On the court, right after the victory, Novak Djokovic said he would have retired if he had lost on the second serve. During the press conference, Carlos Alcaraz shared his perspective, which was very different from the Serbian's: "When I won the first set, I tried not to let him breathe and to go for it, to see if he would lower his level or give me more tranquility. There have been several moments where I did not take advantage of my opportunities properly. Small moments in the match that make the difference. I needed to attack more. Someone thinking about retirement would not have played the way he did afterward. Everyone saw he was struggling to move, and in the third and fourth set, I didn't see any of that. I believe that even if he had lost the second set, I would have had to work hard to beat him. I won't go into details, but I don't think he would have retired."
Carlos Alcaraz wants to return to the top-2 of the ATP ranking and shorten the gap as much as possible with Sinner, the main leader of the world classification. To get back within reach of the Italian after this 2025 Australian Open, he already knows that he will have to reach the final of the tournament, defeating Djokovic in the quarterfinals and, if that happens, Zverev in the semifinals.
Carlos Alcaraz is eliminated from the Australian Open 2025, the same result as he had in Melbourne last season. On the one hand, the Spaniard ensures maintaining the same points as last year. In this case, that serves Carlos to stay in the Top 3 regardless of what happens in Australia. However, on the downside, the player from Murcia will not be able to fight at the moment to regain ground in the ATP Ranking Top 2.
Exciting day ahead on Tuesday, January 21st in the 2025 Australian Open. The day session kicks off with Paula Badosa and Coco Gauff on court, followed by Tommy Paul and Alexander Zverev. In the evening at Rod Laver Arena, Aryna Sabalenka will face Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, while the highlight is the clash between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz wrapping up the day in Australia.
Just a few minutes after the match between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic ended, in which the Serbian emerged victorious, this moment occurred between the Murcian and the Brit. Andy Murray approached Alcaraz in the gym area of the 2025 Australian Open to share a warm and respectful greeting as the coach of the Serbian. Despite the defeat, Carlitos remained smiling throughout.
Carlos Alcaraz is playing his 16th Grand Slam tournament and has reached the quarterfinals in 10 of them, an impressive record that is reinforced by the youth with which he has achieved it. The Murcian is the second youngest player of the entire Open Era to reach double-digit quarterfinal appearances in events of this magnitude, behind only Mats Wilander.
Novak Djokovic started with physical issues in the match but ended up finding a great level in all areas to defeat Carlos Alcaraz in four sets, earning a spot in the semifinals of the Australian Open 2025: "The first thing I want to say is that he has all my respect and admiration for all he represents and what he has achieved in his still short career. He has four Grand Slams, and I'm sure we will continue to see him, maybe not as much as I would like, that's for sure," he said jokingly. "I would love for today's match to be the final. I don't know if Sascha is still awake, if he is watching us, but it is one of the most epic matches I have ever played in my life. I don't want to talk much about my injury, but the medication started to work. I didn't know if I would continue in case of losing the second set. I saw that Carlos started to doubt from the baseline, and I started to feel better."
Carlos Alcaraz continues to set amazing records when it comes to success at a young age, and the latest one, achieved at the 2025 Australian Open, is particularly indicative of his greatness. The Murcian has become the youngest player in the Open Era to reach the quarterfinals of all Grand Slam events twice. Moreover, he has secured 65 wins in his first 75 Grand Slam matches, a record surpassed only by John McEnroe.
On the court, right after the victory, Novak Djokovic said he would have retired if he had lost on the second serve. During the press conference, Carlos Alcaraz shared his perspective, which was very different from the Serbian's: "When I won the first set, I tried not to let him breathe and to go for it, to see if he would lower his level or give me more tranquility. There have been several moments where I did not take advantage of my opportunities properly. Small moments in the match that make the difference. I needed to attack more. Someone thinking about retirement would not have played the way he did afterward. Everyone saw he was struggling to move, and in the third and fourth set, I didn't see any of that. I believe that even if he had lost the second set, I would have had to work hard to beat him. I won't go into details, but I don't think he would have retired."
Carlos Alcaraz is eliminated from the Australian Open 2025, the same result as he had in Melbourne last season. On the one hand, the Spaniard ensures maintaining the same points as last year. In this case, that serves Carlos to stay in the Top 3 regardless of what happens in Australia. However, on the downside, the player from Murcia will not be able to fight at the moment to regain ground in the ATP Ranking Top 2.
Just a few minutes after the match between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic ended, in which the Serbian emerged victorious, this moment occurred between the Murcian and the Brit. Andy Murray approached Alcaraz in the gym area of the 2025 Australian Open to share a warm and respectful greeting as the coach of the Serbian. Despite the defeat, Carlitos remained smiling throughout.
Novak Djokovic started with physical issues in the match but ended up finding a great level in all areas to defeat Carlos Alcaraz in four sets, earning a spot in the semifinals of the Australian Open 2025: "The first thing I want to say is that he has all my respect and admiration for all he represents and what he has achieved in his still short career. He has four Grand Slams, and I'm sure we will continue to see him, maybe not as much as I would like, that's for sure," he said jokingly. "I would love for today's match to be the final. I don't know if Sascha is still awake, if he is watching us, but it is one of the most epic matches I have ever played in my life. I don't want to talk much about my injury, but the medication started to work. I didn't know if I would continue in case of losing the second set. I saw that Carlos started to doubt from the baseline, and I started to feel better."
Carlos Alcaraz wants to return to the top-2 of the ATP ranking and shorten the gap as much as possible with Sinner, the main leader of the world classification. To get back within reach of the Italian after this 2025 Australian Open, he already knows that he will have to reach the final of the tournament, defeating Djokovic in the quarterfinals and, if that happens, Zverev in the semifinals.
Exciting day ahead on Tuesday, January 21st in the 2025 Australian Open. The day session kicks off with Paula Badosa and Coco Gauff on court, followed by Tommy Paul and Alexander Zverev. In the evening at Rod Laver Arena, Aryna Sabalenka will face Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, while the highlight is the clash between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz wrapping up the day in Australia.
Carlos Alcaraz is playing his 16th Grand Slam tournament and has reached the quarterfinals in 10 of them, an impressive record that is reinforced by the youth with which he has achieved it. The Murcian is the second youngest player of the entire Open Era to reach double-digit quarterfinal appearances in events of this magnitude, behind only Mats Wilander.
Carlos Alcaraz continues to set amazing records when it comes to success at a young age, and the latest one, achieved at the 2025 Australian Open, is particularly indicative of his greatness. The Murcian has become the youngest player in the Open Era to reach the quarterfinals of all Grand Slam events twice. Moreover, he has secured 65 wins in his first 75 Grand Slam matches, a record surpassed only by John McEnroe.
Ben Shelton broke a new personal record at the 2025 Australian Open by defeating Lorenzo Sonego in the quarterfinals and securing a spot in the semifinals in Melbourne. With this achievement, the American shares an interesting fact with Rafa Nadal. Since 1988, the Spanish and the American are the only two left-handed players to have reached the semifinals in both Grand Slams played on hard courts: the Australian Open and the US Open.
The Kazakh, outspokenly, harshly criticized the retirement methods of both legends and also claimed that doping controls were skipped.
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Nuno Borges (6-2 6-4 6-7 6-2) and became the fourth player in the Open Era to win ten Men's Singles matches in all four Grand Slams before turning 22. The only players to achieve this precocity statistic were legends such as Mats Wilander, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic. Carlos thus equals another record that positions him as one of the best young players in tennis history.
Rafael Nadal always made it clear that he did not want to compromise his future health as he wanted to have a normal life in which he could enjoy time with his son and play sports. One of the Spanish's favorite hobbies that he had to put aside for a long time was playing soccer. Well, shortly after retiring, you can already see him playing casual games with friends and staff from the Rafa Nadal Academy.
Being on par with Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal in any statistic means you are doing things right in your tennis career. Twenty-seven-year-old American Taylor Fritz has reached the level of both legends by being the only player, after them, to advance through the first two rounds of the Australian Open while conceding fewer games. Nadal lost only four games in his first two matches of the 2011 edition, whereas Federer only dropped six in 2008. As for Fritz, he lost five games against Jenson Brooksby (6-2 6-0 6-3) and three against Christian Garín (6-2 6-1 6-0), making a total of eight.
The careers of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have only just begun. However, the Spaniard, at just 21 years old, already has four Grand Slam titles, and the Italian, 2 at 23 years old. Despite having many years of tennis ahead, both are already among the top 10 players who have earned the most 'prize money' in the history of tennis. Alcaraz holds the eighth position with 37.8 million dollars earned, while Sinner is tenth with 37.2 million.
The Serbian delved into the future of his relationship with Federer and Nadal, leaving nothing unsaid... and expressed optimism that two young players, one in particular, could break their records.
The Spaniard talked about his upcoming documentary with Netflix, the growth of his brand in Saudi Arabia... and confessed what the big 'must' of his professional career is.
Ben Shelton broke a new personal record at the 2025 Australian Open by defeating Lorenzo Sonego in the quarterfinals and securing a spot in the semifinals in Melbourne. With this achievement, the American shares an interesting fact with Rafa Nadal. Since 1988, the Spanish and the American are the only two left-handed players to have reached the semifinals in both Grand Slams played on hard courts: the Australian Open and the US Open.
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Nuno Borges (6-2 6-4 6-7 6-2) and became the fourth player in the Open Era to win ten Men's Singles matches in all four Grand Slams before turning 22. The only players to achieve this precocity statistic were legends such as Mats Wilander, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic. Carlos thus equals another record that positions him as one of the best young players in tennis history.
Being on par with Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal in any statistic means you are doing things right in your tennis career. Twenty-seven-year-old American Taylor Fritz has reached the level of both legends by being the only player, after them, to advance through the first two rounds of the Australian Open while conceding fewer games. Nadal lost only four games in his first two matches of the 2011 edition, whereas Federer only dropped six in 2008. As for Fritz, he lost five games against Jenson Brooksby (6-2 6-0 6-3) and three against Christian Garín (6-2 6-1 6-0), making a total of eight.
The Serbian delved into the future of his relationship with Federer and Nadal, leaving nothing unsaid... and expressed optimism that two young players, one in particular, could break their records.
The Kazakh, outspokenly, harshly criticized the retirement methods of both legends and also claimed that doping controls were skipped.
Rafael Nadal always made it clear that he did not want to compromise his future health as he wanted to have a normal life in which he could enjoy time with his son and play sports. One of the Spanish's favorite hobbies that he had to put aside for a long time was playing soccer. Well, shortly after retiring, you can already see him playing casual games with friends and staff from the Rafa Nadal Academy.
The careers of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have only just begun. However, the Spaniard, at just 21 years old, already has four Grand Slam titles, and the Italian, 2 at 23 years old. Despite having many years of tennis ahead, both are already among the top 10 players who have earned the most 'prize money' in the history of tennis. Alcaraz holds the eighth position with 37.8 million dollars earned, while Sinner is tenth with 37.2 million.
The Spaniard talked about his upcoming documentary with Netflix, the growth of his brand in Saudi Arabia... and confessed what the big 'must' of his professional career is.
Djokovic displayed an impressive version of play to dismantle an Alcaraz who gave his all to survive in the Australian Open 2025
The Spaniard appeared at the Australian Open press conference after securing a spot in the semifinals at the expense of Gauff. "There was a point last year where I was very close to retirement because..."
After overcoming a very delicate moment in the quarterfinals, the world No. 1 analyzed in a press conference what she did to tip the scales against Pavlyuchenkova.
We unveil the details you must know to not miss the clash between an Italian and an Australian for a spot in the 2025 Australian Open semifinals
The German shows enormous confidence in his chances of winning the 2025 Australian Open, citing the reasons for his self-belief
After being eliminated in the quarterfinals, the American reflected on her tournament and the loss to Badosa: "She played the key points better, that's all".
Djokovic displayed an impressive version of play to dismantle an Alcaraz who gave his all to survive in the Australian Open 2025
After overcoming a very delicate moment in the quarterfinals, the world No. 1 analyzed in a press conference what she did to tip the scales against Pavlyuchenkova.
The German shows enormous confidence in his chances of winning the 2025 Australian Open, citing the reasons for his self-belief
The Spaniard appeared at the Australian Open press conference after securing a spot in the semifinals at the expense of Gauff. "There was a point last year where I was very close to retirement because..."
We unveil the details you must know to not miss the clash between an Italian and an Australian for a spot in the 2025 Australian Open semifinals
After being eliminated in the quarterfinals, the American reflected on her tournament and the loss to Badosa: "She played the key points better, that's all".