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Tennis legend Novak Djokovic has advanced to the 2025 Australian Open quarterfinals after the stellar win over Jiri Lehecka by 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 in the thrilling fourth round of the first Grand Slam of the year at Rod Laver Arena of the Melbourne Park on January 19. The Serbian ace made the stellar start of the game, winning the first set comfortably. Djokovic is set to face Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals.
Djokovic beats Jiri Lehecka 6-3 6-4 7-6 at the Australian Open
β The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 19, 2025
Novak reaches his 58th Grand Slam Quarterfinal.
37 years old, but playing like no time has gone by.
β 15th Australian Open QF
Vintage.
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The 37-year-old legend maintains his great form and wins the second set after passing some ridiculous and incredible shots during the game. Djokovic continued his stellar form in the third set and won the match to mark the straight-set win over Jiri here.
On serve in the third, tied away at 5-5.
β #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 19, 2025
Something's gotta give soon.
Does @jirilehecka force a fourth, or does @DjokerNole seal it in straight sets to book a heavyweight title fight with Carlos Alcaraz?#AO2025pic.twitter.com/N1G2mvfvbW
Earlier, Djokovic defeated Tomas Machac in the third round at the Rod Laver Arena at Melbourne Park on January 17 before heading to the thrilling fourth-round encounter. Djokovic had a stellar start to his game, having won the first set comfortably. Tomas tried to give him some fight in the second set of the game, but the Serbian legend kept his calm and marked the straight sets before winning the pre-quarters.
Admiration society.#AO2025 β’ @djokernolepic.twitter.com/CiakYRVaCA
β #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 19, 2025
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It's worth mentioning that tennis star Novak Djokovic has been one of the most successful players in the history of the Australian Open, having won 10 titles at Melbourne Park, and now aims to win his 11th title here. The 37-year-old tennis legend is hoping to win his record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title as well.
Carlos Alcaraz & Novak Djokovic will face each other in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open.
β The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 19, 2025
The blockbuster weβve all been hoping for.
Novak leads the head to head 4-3 & won their most recent meeting at the Olympics.
But Carlos won their most recent meeting in a Grand⦠pic.twitter.com/FjnOHYLTat
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Serbian ace is once again on the brink of making history
An #AusOpen quarterfinalist for a 15th time.@djokernole keeps on keeping on.@wwos β’ @espn β’ @eurosport β’ @wowowtennis β’ #AusOpen β’ #AO2025pic.twitter.com/A8ZAnh6deF
β #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 19, 2025
Notably, the Serbian ace is once again on the brink of making history, and it seems that he is just three matches away from winning his record-breaking title here. However, Djokovic has to overcome Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz's challenge heading to the forthcoming encounters.