Wounded Djokovic outlasts young gun Alcaraz to close in on history | Jack Snape

Despite a first-set groin strain, the 37-year-old won an epic showdown to stay on course for a record 25th grand slam

When the gunslinger takes a bullet, the movie tends to quicken. A shootout goes awry, the drama builds. Their stomach bloody. Their eyes blinking new resolve. The thoughts of the audience turn only to how long they can last.

This cinematic masterpiece was no exception. On Tuesday Novak Djokovic enjoyed top billing, back for another tilt long after doubters thought he was done. And the sheriff-slash-outlaw prevailed in a remarkable quarter-final pitting youth versus experience, then against now, present fighting future.

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Djokovic, 37, holds off Alcaraz in 'epic' match

Novak Djokovic continued his pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam trophy by beating Carlos Alcaraz on Tuesday to reach the Australian Open semifinals.
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Watch: Djokovic wins incredible rally against Alcaraz

Watch Novak Djokovic win a brilliant point during his quarter-final victory over Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open.
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Novak Djokovic produces another scarcely-believable comeback to stun Carlos Alcaraz and reach the Australian Open semi-finals.
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Underdog Djokovic must 'raise his game' for Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic, a record 10-time Australian Open champion, finds himself in an unusual position - labelled the underdog when he plays Carlos Alcaraz.
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Djokovic sets up Alcaraz match - then refuses interview

Novak Djokovic claims a convincing victory against Jiri Lehecka to set up a mouth-watering quarter-final against Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open.
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Djokovic, Alcaraz win to set up Aussie showdown

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