In the half of the Australian Open draw not featuring Alcaraz and Djokovic, the quarterfinal lineup has been finalized with intense matches. World No. 1 and defending champion Jannik Sinner overcame Denmark’s Holger Rune in a four-set battle (6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2). Despite interruptions due to a net issue and medical timeouts for both players, Sinner showed composure and capitalized on Rune’s decline in the latter stages to secure his spot in the final eight after three hours and five minutes. Sinner will now face the winner of the match between Australia’s Alex de Miñaur and American Alex Michelsen.
Meanwhile, Tuesday’s action will also include another men’s quarterfinal match featuring American Tommy Paul and World No. 2 Alexander Zverev. This highly anticipated clash is scheduled to start no earlier than 2:00 PM local time (4:00 AM in Spain) and will be broadcast live on Eurosport.
Alcaraz vs. Djokovic: Schedule and Where to Watch
Carlos Alcaraz is set to face Novak Djokovic in a much-anticipated quarterfinal showdown, marking their first-ever meeting at this stage in a Grand Slam. The Spanish sensation will take on the Serbian legend, a ten-time Australian Open champion, as the last match on Rod Laver Arena on Tuesday, January 21.
The match will follow the women’s quarterfinal clash between Aryna Sabalenka and Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, scheduled for 7:00 PM in Melbourne (9:00 AM in Spain).
The game will be broadcast live on Eurosport and covered online with minute-by-minute updates on LA RAZÓN, offering fans a front-row seat to one of the tournament’s most anticipated matches.
Sonego Makes History for Italy
Lorenzo Sonego joined compatriot Jannik Sinner in the quarterfinals after defeating American qualifier and debutant Learner Tien. In a strong performance, Sonego secured his maiden Grand Slam quarterfinal spot with a four-set victory (6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-1). The Italian, ranked 55th in the ATP rankings, needed two hours and 24 minutes to overcome Tien, who showed resilience, particularly in the third set. However, Sonego regained control in the fourth set to close out the match decisively.
With 20 aces and 57 winners, Sonego will now face the winner of the match between France’s Gael Monfils and American Ben Shelton in the quarterfinals.
Head-to-Head: Alcaraz vs. Djokovic
Tuesday’s match will mark the eighth meeting between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic. Djokovic leads their rivalry 4-3, with their clashes including four finals and three semifinals. Among their notable encounters are the 2023 Wimbledon final, where Alcaraz triumphed in five sets, and the 2024 Paris Olympic final, where Djokovic claimed gold.
This Australian Open 2025 quarterfinal promises to be another thrilling chapter in their rivalry, as Djokovic, currently ranked seventh, takes on World No. 2 Alcaraz in a high-stakes match sure to captivate tennis fans worldwide.