MELBOURNE, Australia — One of them has operated with ruthless efficiency, the other has brought the drama. But Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic have performed the opposite roles en route to their hotly anticipated Australian Open quarterfinal, which will be played Tuesday January 21 in Melbourne.

Spanish tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz expressed his confidence of defeating Novak Djokovic in the men’s singles quarterfinal at the Australian Open 2025. The 21-year-old booked his spot in the quarterfinal after he received a walkover in the 4th round following Jack Draper’s mid-match retirement due to injury on his hip.