US EditionAlcaraz reveals Novak's text over serve similarity
Alcaraz aims to replicate Djokovic’s precise and hard-to-read serve to claim his first Australian Open title after reaching the quarter-finals for three consecutive years.
- Carlos Alcaraz remodelled his serve as part of a bid to claim the one grand slam he has not yet won, aiming to replicate Novak Djokovic’s accuracy at the Australian Open on Tuesday.
- Alcaraz pointed to Djokovic’s serve characteristics as the model, saying `I would say he doesn’t hit the fastest serve, but is super accurate. It’s really, really difficult to read it.` and noting his deliveries act like a `sleeper` near the lines.
- Against Tommy Paul, Alcaraz was authoritative in key moments despite Paul breaking his opening service game and forcing a tie-break in the marathon first set lasting 72 minutes with a 14-minute stoppage for a spectator medical emergency.
- Alexander Zverev advanced to the last eight with a straight-sets win, beating Francisco Cerundolo 6-2, 6-4, 6-4 to reach the quarter-finals as he chases his first grand slam title.
- With extreme heat forecast, Alcaraz said he will be ready to play indoors and `try not to affect my game at all` amid a 43-degree Tuesday, awaiting the de Minaur–Bublik outcome for his quarter-final opponent.
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Alcaraz at Australian Open: Djokovic Response & Quarter-Final Run
“We’re going to have to talk about copyright! » Novak Djokovic said at a press conference after his first round of the Australian Open. He was speaking to Carlos Alcaraz whose serving technique changed this winter, coming closer to that of the record holder for the number of Grand Slam titles. The Serbian champion clarified: “I told him that we were going to have to agree on a percentage of his winnings to be paid to me. I expect a tribute from…
Carlos Alcaraz executes his new serve during the 2026 Australian Open (Symbolic image) (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) Getty Images. Carlos Alcaraz has modified his serve during the Australian Open, and the result is surprising: his new stroke is remarkably similar to Novak Djokovic's. The 22-year-old tennis player from Murcia has reached the quarterfinals without dropping a single set, demonstrating the effectiveness of the change he de…
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