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Once again, Novak Djokovic proves why he is one of the greatest tennis players of all time. In a thrilling clash against Carlos Alcaraz, the Serbian emerged victorious with a 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 win, securing his twelfth Australian Open semifinal and a record-breaking 50th Grand Slam semifinal appearance. At 37, Djokovic outclassed his younger opponent, whose tactical missteps and mental lapses ultimately cost him the match.
The encounter began at a frenetic pace. Djokovic immediately broke Alcaraz's serve, but the Spaniard quickly responded, leveling the score. After a series of intense and spectacular rallies, Alcaraz managed a crucial break to clinch the opening set. However, in the second set, Djokovic capitalized on a lapse in concentration from Alcaraz, surging to a 3-0 lead. Despite Alcaraz’s efforts to fight back, Djokovic held firm and sealed the set with a decisive break at 5-4.
The third set was a masterclass from Djokovic. With flawless tactics, he kept Alcaraz constantly on the move, forcing numerous errors. The Serbian dominated on return, breaking Alcaraz twice to take the set comfortably.
The fourth set was a test of nerves. Djokovic struck early with a break, but Alcaraz had multiple chances to claw his way back. Djokovic’s mental resilience shone through as he calmly saved break points and served for the match at 5-4 with the precision of a true champion.
Next up, Djokovic will face Alexander Zverev in the semifinals as he pursues his 25th Grand Slam title—a milestone no player has ever achieved in the history of tennis.
