The 37-year-old showed killer instinct against younger rival, a willingness to go to hell and back in pursuit of glory
In the most recent late-night exhibition of his insatiable resilience and desire, as he again belied his ageing body to deliver another legendary performance, one of the most significant moments of Novak Djokovic’s quarter-final defeat of Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open came as the Serb clung desperately on to his frail momentum.
While leading set point on his serve at 5-3 in the third set, Djokovic was hurled around the court by Alcaraz, chasing down a drop shot before stumbling back to the baseline in pursuit of a lob. The frantic point – and set – ended with Djokovic slipping an angled backhand passing shot by Alcaraz before cupping his hands to his ear while the Rod Laver Arena erupted.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/jan/22/novak-djokovic-show-of-steel-australian-open-tennis-more-to-come
Author : Tumaini Carayol at Melbourne Park
Publish date : 2025-01-22 13:12:25
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