Novak Djokovic anticipates a thrilling clash with Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open quarterfinals, drawing comparisons between the young Spaniard and his longtime rival Rafael Nadal. The two tennis titans will face off for the eighth time, with Alcaraz aiming to complete the career Grand Slam and Djokovic seeking another Australian Open title.
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Women’s top seeds Coco Gauff and defending champion Aryna Sabalenka are also in action while men’s second seed Alexander Zverev completes the lineup at the famous stadium. “This is not the right player to play in a quarterfinal, I guess,” a smiling Alcaraz said after his fourth-round match was cut short by Jack Draper’s injury retirement.
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