Novak Djokovic will take on Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open semifinals on Thursday, January 23.Djokovic earned a four-set victory over Carlos Alcaraz (4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4) in the

Alexander Zverev reached his third Australian Open semifinal with a 7-6 (1), 7-6 (0), 2-6, 6-1 win over Tommy Paul on Tuesday.

If it seems as if there’s always something going on with Novak Djokovic at Grand Slam tournaments, that’s because there usually is. Even Djokovic himself acknowledged as much as he prepared to face Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open semifinals Friday after taking painkillers for a hurt left leg.

Novak Djokovic feels as mentally and emotionally motivated as he’s ever been, but the Serbian great admits to be being worried about his creaking body ahead of an Australian Open semi-final with “super dangerous” Alexander Zverev.

Novak Djokovic defeated Carlos Alcaraz in a thrilling Australian Open quarter-final. Djokovic's aggressive play led him to a semi-final spot against Alexander Zverev.