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Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic Set for Australian Open Quarterfinal Clash

The 21-year-old Alcaraz and 24-time Grand Slam winner Djokovic will face off on Tuesday after advancing through contrasting Round of 16 matches.

  • Carlos Alcaraz reached the Australian Open quarterfinals after his opponent, Jack Draper, retired due to physical exhaustion following two sets.
  • Novak Djokovic secured his place in the quarterfinals with a straight-sets victory over Jiri Lehecka despite facing disruptions from the crowd during his match.
  • Alcaraz expressed disappointment in advancing due to Draper's retirement, noting it is not the way he prefers to win matches.
  • This quarterfinal match will be a highly anticipated showdown between Alcaraz, chasing his first Australian Open title, and Djokovic, the tournament's record champion.
  • The winner of the Alcaraz-Djokovic match is set to face either Alexander Zverev or Tommy Paul in the semifinals, depending on the outcome of their quarterfinal match.
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