Ageless Djokovic Produces Melbourne Masterclass To Defeat Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic triumphed in a generational showdown against Carlos Alcaraz on Tuesday at the Australian Open, a match he believed could have been a final, as he moved closer to achieving a record 25th Grand Slam title, with Alexander Zverev awaiting him next in the semi-finals.

The 37-year-old Serbian outlasted the 21-year-old Spaniard 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4, despite having significant strapping on his left thigh. This classic performance lasted 3 hours and 37 minutes and marked his 12th appearance in the semi-finals at Melbourne Park, only behind Roger Federer, who has made 15 appearances.

With this victory, Djokovic also set a record of 50 Grand Slam semi-final appearances, leading four ahead of the legendary Swiss player.

To advance to another final, he must overcome the second seed, Zverev , who reached the semi-finals for the second consecutive year by defeating American 12th seed Tommy Paul 7-6 7/1, 7-6 7/0, 2-6, 6-1.

I just wish todays match had been the final, remarked Djokovic, a ten-time champion in Melbourne.