Djokovic’s four-set victory over his young rival sets up a semifinal with second-seeded Alexander Zverev and keeps alive his hope of a record 25th Grand Slam title.

Novak Djokovic has made winning against the odds become routine. The Serb found a a way to frustrate the life out of Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals at Melbourne.

Djokovic moved into Australian Open semifinals for the 12th time with a 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 victory over Alcaraz.