Despite a first-set groin strain, the 37-year-old won an epic showdown to stay on course for a record 25th grand slam
When the gunslinger takes a bullet, the movie tends to quicken. A shootout goes awry, the drama builds. Their stomach bloody. Their eyes blinking new resolve. The thoughts of the audience turn only to how long they can last.
This cinematic masterpiece was no exception. On Tuesday Novak Djokovic enjoyed top billing, back for another tilt long after doubters thought he was done. And the sheriff-slash-outlaw prevailed in a remarkable quarter-final pitting youth versus experience, then against now, present fighting future.
Written by Jack Snape at Melbourne Park
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/jan/21/wounded-novak-djokovic-wins-showdown-carlos-alcaraz under the title “Wounded Djokovic outlasts young gun Alcaraz to close in on history | Jack Snape”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
