Novak Djokovic is set to continue his quest for a historic 25th Grand Slam title as he faces world number two Alexander Zverev in the 2025 Australian Open semi-final on Thursday night.
This much-anticipated clash between the reigning and former Olympic men's singles champions marks their fifth consecutive meeting at the semi-final stage of a tournament, adding another layer of intrigue to an already captivating rivalry.
For Djokovic, the stakes couldn’t be higher. The Serbian maestro is chasing his 100th career singles title and an unprecedented 11th Australian Open crown. A victory in Melbourne would also solidify his status as the most decorated Grand Slam singles player in history.
Meanwhile, Zverev—a 23-time ATP Tour champion—is still searching for his elusive first major title. At 27 years old, the German star has conquered the ATP Finals twice and claimed Olympic gold in Tokyo, but overcoming the greatest player the sport has ever seen in his 50th Grand Slam semi-final presents a monumental challenge.
The winner of this high-stakes encounter will face either Jannik Sinner or Ben Shelton in Sunday’s final.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the Novak Djokovic vs Alexander Zverev Australian Open 2025 semi-final clash, plus plenty more.
Novak Djokovic vs Alexander Zverev 2025 Australian Open men's semi-final clash: Date and start time
Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev will go head-to-head in a highly anticipated 2025 Australian Open game on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia. The game will start at 10:30 pm ET/ 7:30 pm PT for fans in the United States.
| Date | Thursday, January 23, 2025 |
| Start time | 10:30 pm ET/ 7:30 pm PT |
| Venue | Rod Laver Arena |
| Location | Melbourne, Australia |
| Surface | Hard Court (Outdoor) |
How to watch Novak Djokovic vs Alexander Zverev on TV & stream live online
Fans in the USA can catch all the action between Djokovic and Zverev on:
- TV channel: ESPN, Tennis Channel
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Novak Djokovic vs Alexander Zverev: Results so far at Australian Open 2025
Novak Djokovic:
- First round: vs. Nishesh Basavareddy 4-6 6-3 6-4 6-2
- Second round: vs. Jaime Faria 6-1 6-7[4] 6-3 6-2
- Third round: vs. Tomas Machac 6-1 6-4 6-4
- Round of 16: vs. Jiri Lehecka 6-3 6-4 7-6[4]
- Quarter-final: vs. Carlos Alcaraz 4-6 6-4 6-3 6-4
Alexander Zverev:
- First round: vs. Lucas Pouille 6-4 6-4 6-4
- Second round: vs. Pedro Martinez 6-1 6-4 6-1
- Third round: vs. Jacob Fearnley 6-3 6-4 6-4
- Round of 16: vs. Ugo Humbert 6-1 2-6 6-3 6-2
- Quarter-final: vs. Tommy Paul 7-6[1] 7-6[0] 2-6 6-1
Novak Djokovic vs Alexander Zverev: Head-to-head
Their head-to-head history tilts heavily in Djokovic's favor, with the 36-year-old leading 8-4. Although Zverev claimed victory in their first meeting on the clay of Rome eight years ago, the Serbian has dominated the rivalry since. Notably, Djokovic remains unbeaten against the German in their three Grand Slam encounters, with wins at the 2019 Roland Garros quarter-finals, the 2021 Australian Open quarter-finals, and a thrilling five-setter at the US Open semi-finals later that year.
Despite his immense talent, Zverev has struggled against top-tier opposition, holding a 4-16 record against top-10 players in Grand Slams. However, four of those victories have come in his last nine such matchups, a significant improvement after losing 11 straight before defeating Carlos Alcaraz at Roland Garros in 2022.
In stark contrast, Djokovic enters this semi-final with a commanding 9-3 record against top-10 players in his recent Grand Slam campaigns (and 70-33 overall). His only three losses during this span came in last year's Wimbledon final and semi-final defeats to Jannik Sinner and Alcaraz.
| Venue/Year | Round | Winner | Scoreboard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Masters (2023) | Semi-final | Djokovic | 7-6(5), 7-5 |
| ATP Finals (2021) | Semi-final | Zverev | 7-6(4), 4-6, 6-3 |
| US Open (2021) | Semi-final | Djokovic | 4-6, 6-2, 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 |
| Tokyo Olympics (2021) | Semi-final | Zverev | 1-6, 6-3, 6-1 |
| ATP Cup (2021) | Round Robin | Djokovic | 6-7(3), 6-2, 7-5 |
| Australian Open (2021) | Quarter-final | Djokovic | 6-7(6), 6-2, 6-4, 7-6(6) |
| ATP Finals (2020) | Round Robin | Djokovic | 6-3, 7-6(4) |
| Roland Garros (2019) | Quarter-final | Djokovic | 7-5, 6-2, 6-2 |
| ATP Finals (2018) | Final | Zverev | 6-4, 6-3 |
| ATP Finals (2018) | Round Robin | Djokovic | 6-4, 6-1 |
| Shanghai Masters (2018) | Semi-final | Djokovic | 6-2, 6-1 |
| Rome Masters (2017) | Stage | Zverev | 6-4, 6-3 |