Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic Set to Collide Before Australian Open Final
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic could meet before the Australian Open final.
The first Grand Slam of the year, the Australian Open, promises thrilling action following the draw that determined the paths of the top stars in men’s tennis.
Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, and Jannik Sinner lead the names to watch in a tournament that will gather the elite of tennis in Melbourne.
Carlos Alcaraz, ranked third in the world, aims to conquer the only Grand Slam event missing from his trophy cabinet. The Spaniard will make his debut against Kazakhstan’s Alexander Shevchenko, whom he previously defeated at the Madrid Masters 1000.
His journey includes potential matchups against notable rivals like Yoshihito Nishioka, Jordan Thompson, Grigor Dimitrov, and Jack Draper in the round of 16.
The highly anticipated clash could occur in the quarter-finals, where Alcaraz might face Novak Djokovic, a ten-time champion in Melbourne and holder of 24 Grand Slam titles.
Should he overcome this challenge, the Spaniard may encounter German Alexander Zverev in the semi-finals.
Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic, the all-time record holder for titles at the Australian Open, seeks to further cement his legacy. He will debut against 19-year-old American Nishaesh Basavareddy, who enters the tournament as a wildcard.
With an upward trajectory toward the quarter-finals, Djokovic could face Alcaraz, setting the stage for an electrifying showdown between two of today’s greatest tennis stars.
Defending champion Jannik Sinner is positioned on the opposite side of the draw, keeping him separate from Alcaraz and Djokovic, which means he could only meet the Spaniard in a potential final.
Sinner will kick off his title defense against Chilean Nicolás Jarry. On his path, he may encounter rivals such as Japanese Taro Daniel or Argentine Juan Martín Etxheverry in the early rounds.
In the quarter-finals, he could match up against Danish star Holger Rune, Matteo Berrettini, or Hubert Hurkacz.
As he progresses towards the semi-finals, Sinner may face players of the caliber of Taylor Fritz, Daniil Medvedev, or Andrey Rublev before vying for a spot in the final against the winner from the top half of the draw.
