Australian Open 2025 Men’s singles semifinals: Novak Djokovic vs. Alexander Zverev preview, prediction, and live stream details

World No.7 Novak Djokovic will be locking horns with World No.2 Alexander Zverev for the 13th time in his career.

Australian Open 2025 Men’s singles semifinals: Novak Djokovic vs. Alexander Zverev preview, prediction, and live stream details

Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev (Images via X)

Novak Djokovic is bidding to become the first player in the history of tennis to lift 25 singles Grand Slam titles by winning the Australian Open for the 11th time. After overcoming Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinal, he has made it clear that even his age can’t hinder him in his quest for more Grand Slam glory.

The World No. 7, in the Australian Open semifinals, will be up against a player who has never won a Grand Slam but who has the ability to upset the best of the game. Alexander Zverev, the two-time Grand Slam finalist, is aiming to reach the final of the Australian Open for the first time.

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Novak Djokovic vs. Alexander Zverev: Match Details

  • Surface: Outdoor hard court
  • Tournament: Australian Open 2025
  • Match: Novak Djokovic vs. Alexander Zverev
  • Date: January 24, 2025
  • Venue: Rod Laver Arena
  • Round: Semifinals
  • Time: TBD
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Novak Djokovic vs. Alexander Zverev: Match Preview

Novak Djokovic started the 2025 season by participating in the Brisbane International, where he reached the quarterfinal but lost to Reilly Opelka in straight sets. Djokovic then dropped a set during his first-round Australian Open match against Nishesh Basavareddy before claiming the match in four sets.

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Alexander Zverev, Novak Djokovic (Images via X)

The Belgrade native won the second round in four sets against Jaime Faria but registered his third and fourth-round wins in straight sets against Tomas Machac and Jiri Lehecka respectively to set up a quarterfinal clash with Carlos Alcaraz.

The youngster from Spain with four Majors was the favorite to win, but Djokovic came from a set down to disappoint the 21-year-old, denying him a chance to accomplish the Career Grand Slam.

Alexander Zverev skipped ATP tournaments before the Australian Open and started his campaign at Melbourne Park with a straight-set win over Lucas Pouille before breezing past Pedro Martinez in straight sets.

After beating Jacob Fearnley and getting the better of 14th seed Ugo Humbert, Zverev had to deal with Tommy Paul. After outclassing the American in four sets, Zverev scheduled probably the toughest match of his 2025 season.

Novak Djokovic vs. Alexander Zverev: Match Prediction

Alexander Zverev could upset Novak Djokovic, but no one can write off the Serb even if he has reached the twilight of his career. Zverev, who reached his first Major final in the 2020 US Open and advanced to another at the 2024 French Open, has defeated the Serbian great four times in their 12 meetings.

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Novak Djokovic (Image via X)

They mostly met in the quarterfinals and semifinals and the upcoming match will be their sixth semifinal. In their previous meeting, in the semifinal of the Cincinnati Masters, Djokovic beat Zverev in straight sets.

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They had met at the Australian Open, in the quarterfinals in 2021, which the 24-time Grand Slam champion won before claiming his 9th Major title Down Under.

Match Prediction: Novak Djokovic to win in five sets.

Novak Djokovic vs. Alexander Zverev: Live Stream Details

  • USA – Tennis Channel, ESPN
  • UK – Eurosport
  • Canada – TSN, RDS
  • Australia – Channel 9, Stan Sport
  • India – Sony LIV
  • Brazil – ESPN International