The hypothetical quarterfinals match tennis fans everywhere were dreaming about when the 2025 Australian Open men's singles draw was released came
Carlos Alcaraz’s bid to become the youngest man to complete a Career Slam got closer after his victory over Jack Draper in the fourth round. The Spaniard’s opponent, Draper, played only two sets before he was forced to withdraw from the match due to an injury.
They have played each other seven times, with the Serb leading 4-3, including victory in their last clash in the Paris Olympics final. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The age gap of 15 years and 349 days will be the biggest between two competitors in a men's singles quarter-final at a grand slam since Jimmy Connors faced Andre Agassi at the US Open in 1989
Ten-time champ has picked up fight with fans, cited past grouses and refused to talk to broadcasters, but after a barren 2024, needs to find some old magic against the Spaniard.
The Serbian constructed some exceptional points, though Lehecka was particularly strong on serve through the final set
Naomi Osaka, a two-time champion in Australia, stopped playing because of a strained abdominal muscle after dropping the first set of her match against Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Belinda Bencic.
Novak Djokovic secured a spot in the Australian Open quarter-finals by defeating Jiri Lehecka on Sunday, January 19.The victory sets up thrilling game between Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz.As per BBC Sports,
The Serbian tennis legend Novak Djokovic has snubbed customary on-court interview after his fourth round win against Jiri Lehecka of the men’s singles at the Australian Open 2025 on Sunday, January 19.
Novak Djokovic will face Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open quarter-finals after beating Jiri Lehecka in straight sets.
Novak Djokovic will take on Carlos Alcaraz in a blockbuster quarter-final at the Australian Open on Tuesday. Alcaraz benefited from Jack Draper’s retirement after two sets of their clash before Djokovic defeated Czech Jiri Lehecka 6-3 6-4 7-6 (4).