It was perhaps legitimate to expect something more from Carlos Alcaraz in the big quarterfinal match of the 2025 Australian Open against Novak Djokovic. The young Spanish champion – who dreamed of winning the only Major title he still lacks – played a lackluster and very fluctuating match on the Rod Laver Arena against the ten-time champion of this tournament.

Andy Murray has been labelled ‘pure class’ for consoling Carlos Alcaraz after Tuesday’s Australian Open quarter-final defeat to Novak Djokovic. Murray is currently working as part of Djokovic’s coaching team at Melbourne Park – but has always spoken highly of the young Spanish star.

Three-time tennis major champion Andy Murray knows what it feels like to lose to Novak Djokovic in a big final at a grand slam. Having retired from playing the game, Murray is now inside the Djokovic camp as his coach in what has been the most high-profile player-coach pairing in recent memory.

Andy Murray was on hand to offer his commiserations to Carlos Alcaraz after his defeat to Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open quarter-finals, with the Scot's gesture caught on camera

Novak Djokovic talked about Andy Murray's influence after beating Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open, saying this was a "huge win" for their relationship.

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz head into quarter-final clash at Australian Open; Djokovic vs Alcaraz will take place from 9.30am on Tuesday with both men pursuing a piece of tennis history; follow

Djokovic turned to his coach and roared after coming from a set down to beat Carlos Alcaraz and reach the Australian Open semi-finals

Novak Djokovic cheated time again as he overcame the young sensation Carlos Alcaraz in a performance to rank with anything he produced against former rivals such as Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.

But it is a stunning paradox that the fittest player in the history of the sport, a bionic man who has defined himself by outlasting his great rivals Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer in several of the longest matches ever recorded, appears so illness and injury-prone in key moments of big matches.

Alarm bells are ringing for Novak Djokovic after he skipped practice for the second day in a row ahead of his Australian Open semi-final. The Serb is currently gearing up to face Alexander Zverev

The Australian Open mens semi-finals take place on Friday, as defending champion Jannik Sinner plays showman Ben Shelton and Novak Djokovic faces Alexander Zverev; watch the ATP and WTA Tours on Sky Sports Tennis and Sky Sports+,