Djokovic defeated Alcaraz and advanced to the Australian Open semi-finals, where his opponent will be Zverev, ranked second in the world. The match will take place on January 24th, and CCTV will broadcast this event live. Djokovic accepted an interview with host Correll, discussing the semi-final against Zverev. Djokovic mentioned that he has a promise with Zverev, stating that as long as he has not retired, Zverev will let him win at Grand Slam events.
This promise brings endless imagination to the world and suggests that Djokovic's relationship with Zverev is not ordinary. You can think whatever you want. Regardless of the outcome after this promise, it is beautiful. Using such playful and relaxed words to subtly express his confidence in victory. Djokovic is very humorous, and such interviews are very interesting. Djokovic can maintain excellent technical skills in the tennis world for a long time, which is not only due to his talent but also the result of his long-term hard and systematic training.
Who will make it to the final? If Djokovic can defeat Alcaraz, he can also defeat Zverev. Zverev has more weaknesses and is easier to deal with. At this stage of the game, everyone is tired. As for playing against Sinner, the outcome doesn't matter anymore. Stopping Alcaraz from winning his fifth Grand Slam is already a great victory. The semi-final against Zverev may be easier than playing against Alcaraz. Although he is limited by his physical condition, the chances of winning against Zverev should still be higher. He serves fiercely, but Zverev's play lacks the variety of Alcaraz. As long as Djokovic can withstand Zverev's first few shots, his chances of winning are greater. As for Sinner, he benefits because he is Italian, a member of Western society. Even if he tests positive for drugs, it can be described lightly and not pursued further. If it were Djokovic, he would probably have been banned long ago.
How much is the prize money? Now that Djokovic has entered the semi-finals, the prize money is 1.1 million Australian dollars. If he reaches the final, the runner-up prize money is 1.9 million Australian dollars, and the championship prize money is 3.5 million Australian dollars. Therefore, as long as Djokovic defeats Zverev, he can receive at least 1.9 million Australian dollars in prize money. Djokovic has become a stumbling block in Alcaraz's career. With two victories, he told Alcaraz that although he is talented and became famous at a young age, he still needs to work hard to become a top player. Compared to Sinner, who is now as stable as a dog, Alcaraz's performance is indeed somewhat inconsistent. If he cannot solve this issue, it will be difficult for him to become a new giant in the tennis world.
In the past year, Alcaraz has not improved and even regressed. Facing the 37-year-old Djokovic, he had no strategies, which was too disappointing. He made too many unforced errors, lacked confidence, had rough techniques, played too casually, was flashy without substance, and his serve lacked threat and stability. When facing truly top players, he still loses. On Djokovic's side, the biggest obstacle to reaching the top is his physical condition, especially in the final against Sinner, who is like a robotic tennis player. Both the stability of his technique and his superhuman endurance are now difficult for Djokovic to overcome. Djokovic is already a god in the tennis world. There are still two matches left before the men's singles champion this year will be decided. Let's see if Djokovic can continue to perform miracles.