Beaten both last year in the semifinals of the Australian Open, Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev will have the opportunity to seek a place again in the Australian Grand Slam final this Friday in an exceptional duel .
A dream poster for this first semi-final of the Australian Open. In Rod Laver Arena, Novak Djokovic, in search of his 25th Grand Chelem title confronts an Alexander Zverev more determined than ever to run for his first middle finger.
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05:26 – Two aces in a row for Zverev (3-3)
Zverev quickly recolle the score with a service game concluded with two pretty Aces (3-3)
05:21 – Djokovic authoritarian game (3-2)
After very hung service games, Djokovic finally manages to be clinical on his service by conceding only one point in the fifth game. 3-2 for Djokovic.
05:18 – Zverev Recolle su score (2-2)
Zverev manages to pick up the scoring following a difficult game where he saved three break balls. Djokovic who seems to be physically top is rather more comfortable on the defensive phases.
05:17-Three saved break balls for Zverev (1-2, 40-40)
The German manages to save three break balls in a row to return to 40-40 in the fourth game.
05:13-ZVEREV in difficulty (1-2, 0-40)
While Djokovic requests it exclusively on the side, Zverev is embarrassed in long exchanges and offers three break balls in the Serbian.
05:10 – Djokovic is doing well (2-1)
After a game of more than ten minutes where he was forced to save four break balls, Djokovic manages to win the game thanks to a nice cushioning. 2-1 for the Serbian who still has a lot of trouble serving well at the start of the meeting.
05:06-Fourth break ball for Zverev (1-1, 40-A)
Fourth opportunity for Zverev de Breaker in the third game (1-1, 40-A) after a point won in the net.
05:04 – Two big zverev faults
Two big direct faults of Zverev on the two station wagon balls provided to the Serb. The German lacks accuracy in key moments.
05:02 – 17% first for Djokovic
Beginning of a complicated match for Djokovic, who is forced to save his second break ball (1-1, 40-A). It is at the level of service that the Serbian is not there with 17% of first.
05:01 – Relive the players entry
To get a little in the bath, relive the players’ entrance into the Rod Laver Arena
04:59-Djokovic in danger on his game (1-1, 15-30)
A little too greedy Djokovic who tries a stolen service is surprised by Zverev who succeeds in a very good return. 15-30
04:56 – Zverev equalizes (1-1)
Very aggressive with his forehand, Zverev seeks the lines to force Djokovic on the whole width. A good first game for German. 1-1
04:53 – Djokovic wins the first game after 6 minutes
Djokovic cross lifted backhand which forces Zverev to deploy to try to get around the net, but the Serbian is on the trajectory to mark the point and win a first game of more than 6 minutes
04:50 – 40-30 for the Serbian
Surprised by the return of Zverev, Djokovic is forced to quickly retreat on the line and lacks the first point of play. 40-30