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Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz Square Up In Australian Open Blockbuster

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz face off in a duel for the ages Tuesday as the old and new of tennis go on full display when the Australian Open hits the quarter-final stage. In the women's draw, defending champion Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff can set up a blockbuster semi-final with last-eight victories. Alcaraz, 21, and Djokovic, 37, will meet at this stage of a Grand Slam for the first time in a heavyweight late-night clash on Rod Laver Arena.

Carlos Alcaraz Vows To Get Kangaroo Tattoo To Go With Maiden Melbourne Crown

Carlos Alcaraz plans to get a kangaroo tattoo should he win the Australian Open for the first time as he muscled into the Melbourne last 16 on Friday. The 21-year-old third seed dropped a set but was a class above Portugal's Nuno Borges on Rod Laver Arena, dumping him out 6-2, 6-4, 6-7 (3/7), 6-2. It was the Spaniard's first time on centre court this year after being shunted to neighbouring Margaret Court Arena for his opening two matches. With the sun shining, he revelled in the atmosphere, rattling off 54 winners and nine aces, dominating from the baseline.

'Disruptor' Daniil Medvedev And The Demon Embark On Road To Australian Open Glory

Three-time losing finalist Daniil Medvedev and home favourite Alex de Minaur set out on the road to Australian Open glory Tuesday while Jasmine Paolini headlines the women's action. Fifth seed Medvedev begins his 2025 campaign against Thailand's Kasidit Samrej on Rod Laver Arena and has pledged to be a "disruptor" against last year's Grand Slam kings Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. The feisty Russian has reached three of the last four finals at Melbourne Park. He was outplayed by Novak Djokovic in 2021 before a heart-wrenching five-set defeat to Rafael Nadal a year later.

Anthony Joshua makes major announcement hours before Tyson Fury boxing bombshell - 'An opportunity I had to take'

Anthony Joshua has turned his attention to padel and teamed up with Andy Murray for his new venture.

As Djokovic's career nears the end, his unrivaled greatness stands out even more - ESPN

MELBOURNE, Australia — It's five days from the beginning of the Australian Open and Novak Djokovic has just emerged from the shadows of the Rod Laver Arena players tunnel for the first of his pre-tournament practice sessions. He strides to his bench and dumps enough baggage for a two-week vacation before lacing his shoes and deliberately pirouetting toward the net, taking in a 360-degree view of the court and stadium that have defined his renowned career.

2025 Australian Open betting odds for both tournaments - ESPN

The Australian Open will be played from Jan. 12 through Jan. 26 in Melbourne, Australia.

Andy Murray Braced For Novak Djokovic Ire In Coaching Debut At Australian Open

Andy Murray says he is ready to be on the receiving end of Novak Djokovic's ire in pressure moments at the Australian Open, with the "unique opportunity" to coach him worth it. The Serbian 24-time Grand Slam winner Djokovic made the shock decision to hire Murray in November, just months after the Scot called time on his playing career. In his first comments since then, fellow former number one Murray, who has known Djokovic since their junior playing days, said the call came out of the blue.

American tennis star Frances Tiafoe dishes on 'crazy' hangouts with Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce

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Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz Square Up In Australian Open Blockbuster

Carlos Alcaraz Vows To Get Kangaroo Tattoo To Go With Maiden Melbourne Crown

'Disruptor' Daniil Medvedev And The Demon Embark On Road To Australian Open Glory

Anthony Joshua makes major announcement hours before Tyson Fury boxing bombshell - 'An opportunity I had to take'

As Djokovic's career nears the end, his unrivaled greatness stands out even more - ESPN

2025 Australian Open betting odds for both tournaments - ESPN

Andy Murray Braced For Novak Djokovic Ire In Coaching Debut At Australian Open

American tennis star Frances Tiafoe dishes on 'crazy' hangouts with Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce