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Djokovic Sets up Alcaraz Showdown for Australian Open Title
Novak Djokovic aims for a record 25th Grand Slam title while Carlos Alcaraz targets a historic career Grand Slam in their Australian Open final showdown.
- On Friday in Melbourne, Djokovic and Alcaraz reached the final after grueling five-set semifinals at Rod Laver Arena.
- Alcaraz's semifinal showed endurance, needing five hours and 27 minutes with three tiebreak sets, while Djokovic advanced by extending rallies and seizing scarce break chances, as seen at Rod Laver Arena.
- Despite those numbers, Sinner outscored Djokovic 152 to 140 and hit more winners , but Djokovic converted three of eight break chances while Sinner won just 2 of 18.
- The final carries historic implications: Djokovic seeking a 25th major to break his tie with Margaret Court, and Alcaraz aiming to complete a career Grand Slam and seven majors before age 23.
- Tactically, Alcaraz must be aggressive early and try to put Djokovic in a deep hole, or risk late-match reversals; if the final matches the semifinals' intensity, it could be an all-timer in Melbourne.
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