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Novak Djokovic vs Alexander Zverev, Australian Open 2025 Semi-Final: Head to Head Record & Live Streaming Info

Seventh seed Novak Djokovic will look to get one step closer to breaking the record for most Grand Slams won when he faces second seed Alexander Zverev in the first men's singles semi-final in the Australian Open 2025 at the Rod Laver Arena on Friday (January 24).

Djokovic, who has won the year's first Grand Slam 10 times in his career, battled past one of the favourites heading into the tournament in the form of Spain's third seed Carlos Alcaraz in the quarter-final to book his last four spot.

Novak Djokovic vs Alexander Zverev

The Serb dropped the first set against the Spaniard, but won three in a row to seal the match. During his run to the semi-final, Djokovic also bounce back from a set down against wildcard entry Nishesh Basavareddy of USA in the first round.

While the 24-time Grand Slam champion registered straight sets wins against Czechia's Tomas Mahac and Jiri Lehecka, Djokovic was pushed into the fourth set by Portugal's qualifier Jaime Faria in the second round.

Zverev, on the other hand, saw off twelfth seed Tommy Paul of the United States in the other last eight match to reach the men's singles semi-final. The German won in four sets, but was made to work hard in the quarter-final by the American.

Earlier, Zverev eased to straight sets wins over wild card entry Lucas Pouille of France, Pedro Martínez of Spain and Jacob Fearnley of Great Britain before facing a test against French fourteenth seed Ugo Humbert.

Before Djokovic and Zverev face off in the last four at the Melbourne Park, here is a look at their head-to-head record, results followed by their grand slam numbers and the telecast details for their match:

Djokovic vs Zverev Head to Head record

Djokovic holds an 8-4 record against Zverev with the Serb having won all their three meetings at a Grand Slam event, including one long contest in Melbourne in 2021. Zverev, however, has caused heartache to Djokovic in the past, notably at the Tokyo Olympics semifinal in 2021.

Djokovic vs Zverev Results

Year Event Round Surface Winner Score
2023 ATP Masters 1000 Cincinnati Semifinal Hard

Novak Djokovic
7-6(5), 7-5
2021 Nitto ATP Finals Semifinal Hard

Alexander Zverev
7-6(4), 4-6 6-3
2021 US Open Semifinal Hard

Novak Djokovic
4-6, 6-2, 6-4, 4-6, 6-2
2021 Tokyo Olympics Semifinal Hard

Alexander Zverev
1-6, 6-3, 6-1
2021 ATP Cup Round Robin Hard

Novak Djokovic
6-7(3), 6-2, 7-5
2021 Australian Open Quarterfinal Hard

Novak Djokovic
6-7(6), 6-2, 6-4, 7-6(6)
2020 Nitto ATP Finals Round Robin Hard

Novak Djokovic
6-3, 7-6(4)
2019 Roland Garros Quarterfinal Clay

Novak Djokovic
7-5, 6-2, 6-2
2018 Nitto ATP Finals Final Hard

Alexander Zverev
6-4, 6-3
2018 Nitto ATP Finals Round Robin Hard

Novak Djokovic
6-4, 6-1
2018 ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai Semifinal Hard

Novak Djokovic
6-2, 6-1
2017 ATP Masters 1000 Rome Final Clay

Alexander Zverev
6-4, 6-3

Djokovic and Zverev's Grand Slam Record

Djokovic, a ten-time Australian Open champion, has won a singles major 24 times. His achievements is stuff of legends as he beat off his near rivals Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer to lead the crown for most grand slam titles by a men's tennis player.

Zverev, meanwhile, has never won a Grand Slam title, be it in singles or doubles. In fact, the German has reached only as far as the final of a Grand Slam event only twice. But he can better that by reaching his first ever final in Melbourne when he takes court on Friday (January 24).

Novak Djokovic vs Alexander Zverev Australian Open 2025 Semi-Final Details - How to watch AUS Open in India?

  • Match Date: 24 January 2025, Friday
  • Venue: Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
  • Match Start Time: Not Before 9 AM IST / 2:30 PM AEDT (Local Time)
  • Telecast: Sony TEN 3, 4 & 5 channels
  • Live Streaming: Sony LIV
Story first published: Friday, January 24, 2025, 4:50 [IST]
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