It was perhaps legitimate to expect something more from Carlos Alcaraz in the big quarterfinal match of the 2025 Australian Open against Novak Djokovic. The young Spanish champion – who dreamed of winning the only Major title he still lacks – played a lackluster and very fluctuating match on the Rod Laver Arena against the ten-time champion of this tournament.

Former world number one Andy Murray showed a gesture of appreciation for Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz after his defeat in the Australian Open. The 21-year-old,

Andy Murray was on hand to offer his commiserations to Carlos Alcaraz after his defeat to Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open quarter-finals, with the Scot's gesture caught on camera

Djokovic is in the hunt for a record 25th grand slam title in Melbourne and brought in Murray to help him achieve that feat

Three-time tennis major champion Andy Murray knows what it feels like to lose to Novak Djokovic in a big final at a grand slam. Having retired from playing the game, Murray is now inside the Djokovic camp as his coach in what has been the most high-profile player-coach pairing in recent memory.

Novak Djokovic talked about Andy Murray's influence after beating Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open, saying this was a "huge win" for their relationship.

Djokovic turned to his coach and roared after coming from a set down to beat Carlos Alcaraz and reach the Australian Open semi-finals

Novak Djokovic cheated time again as he overcame the young sensation Carlos Alcaraz in a performance to rank with anything he produced against former rivals such as Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.

Former world number one Andy Murray showed a gesture of appreciation for Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz after his defeat in the Australian Open. The 21-year-old, who is already regarded as one of the best

But it is a stunning paradox that the fittest player in the history of the sport, a bionic man who has defined himself by outlasting his great rivals Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer in several of the longest matches ever recorded, appears so illness and injury-prone in key moments of big matches.

Novak Djokovic has sparked fresh injury concerns after missing his scheduled practice session at Melbourne Park on Wednesday, just two days before his Australian Open semi-final clash with Alexander Zverev.