Tue Jan 21 09:23:25 UTC 2025: ## Djokovic and Alcaraz Set for Blockbuster Australian Open Quarter-Final Clash

**Melbourne, Australia** – Tennis fans are in for a treat as Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz are set to clash in a highly anticipated Australian Open quarter-final match on Tuesday, January 21st, at the Rod Laver Arena.

Djokovic secured his place in the quarter-finals with a straight-sets victory over Jiri Lehecka (6-3, 6-4, 7-6), while Alcaraz advanced after Jack Draper retired injured following the second set.

This will be the eighth meeting between the two rivals, with Alcaraz holding a slight 4-3 edge in their head-to-head record. Their previous encounters have all been high-stakes matches, including semi-finals and finals of major ATP Tour events and the Olympics. Their rivalry has already produced memorable matches at Wimbledon and the French Open, showcasing the intense competition between these two tennis titans.

The match is scheduled to begin at 2:40 PM IST and will be televised live in India on Sony Sports Network, with live streaming available on SonyLiv and JioTV. The anticipation is immense for what promises to be a thrilling encounter.

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