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Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak DjokovicAustralian Open (Men's Singles) Quarter-finals: prediction, predicted score & key players

Carlos Alcaraz

Win probability

58%

vs

Novak Djokovic

Win probability

42%

Alcaraz 58%42% Djokovic
Predicted score
6–4, 4–6, 6–3, 6–3

3–1

Start
Order of play TBC
Venue
Melbourne
Format
Best of 5

hard court

Jan 202625SunQuarter-finals

Australian Open (Men's Singles) Quarter-finals on 25 Jan 2026: our projection has Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic, with Carlos Alcaraz the 58% favourite and a predicted score of 6–4, 4–6, 6–3, 6–3.

At a glance

AI match overview

AI overview

Carlos Alcaraz is the projected favourite at 58% over Novak Djokovic (42%) in the Australian Open (Men's Singles) Quarter-finals. It is a modest lean, not a lock.

Lean: Carlos AlcarazCourt: hard courtFormat: best of 5Tie-break: 48%

Australian Open (Men's Singles) moves into the Quarter-finals on Sunday 25 January 2026, with play at Melbourne. The first Grand Slam of the year, played on hard courts in Melbourne with the roof over Rod Laver Arena for extreme heat or rain.

Our projection has Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic as the headline match of the Quarter-finals. It comes from a projected bracket built on our reference player pool, not from the official draw, so the confirmed pairing can differ. Eight are left in the event, and the four winners go through to the semi-finals.

Carlos Alcaraz is an all-court shot-maker who mixes raw power with drop shots and net play. Novak Djokovic is the sport's best returner, with elite defence, flexibility and big-match experience. On medium-pace hard court, our model leans Carlos Alcaraz, mainly through recent form.

Match ticket

Match details

Date
Sunday 25 January 2026
Tournament
Australian Open (Men's Singles)
Round
Quarter-finals
Category
Grand Slam
Venue
Melbourne, Australia
Main court
Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne Park
Surface
hard court (medium pace)
Format
Singles, best of five sets
Ranking points
2,000 ranking points
Tour
ATP tour
Projected pairing
Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic (projection, not the official draw)

Pairings are projected. The official draw and any withdrawals decide the real match.

Projected line-up

Australian Open (Men's Singles) Quarter-finals predictions

Projected quarter-finals pairings from our bracket model, with the headline match first. Percentages are for the first-named player.

  1. Carlos AlcarazESPSRBNovak Djokovic
    58%42%
  2. Jannik SinnerITAAUSAlex de Minaur
    86%14%
  3. Alexander ZverevGERUSABen Shelton
    48%52%
  4. Taylor FritzUSAFRAArthur Fils
    69%31%

Projected title favourite for this event: Jannik Sinner.

These pairings are projections from our reference player pool, not the official draw.

Win probability

Who will win today's match?

We compare Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic on four factors: fit for hard court, serve, return and recent form. The combined lean is Carlos Alcaraz at 58%.

Model lean

Carlos Alcaraz

58% to win · 16-point gap

Alcaraz 58%42% Djokovic

Carlos Alcaraz is the modest pick because of a clear edge in recent form. Novak Djokovic keeps a 42% chance, mostly through return and match-day variance.

Projected pairing: this comes from our reference player pool, so treat it as the shape of the round, not a confirmed order of play. The official draw and any withdrawals decide the real match.

Medium-pace hard court conditions sit between serve-led and baseline styles, which widens the gap between the two players' styles.

Carlos AlcarazNovak Djokovic
  • 55Surface fitRated on hard court45
  • 46ServeFirst-serve weapon and hold games54
  • 39ReturnBreak-point pressure61
  • 70Recent formLevel over recent events30

Impact names

Key players to watch

Four names our model expects to matter in this round on hard court: the two headline players and the next-best names from the projected bracket.

  • Spain

    ATP

    Carlos Alcaraz

    All-court · Clay & grass

    Impact81%

  • Serbia

    ATP

    Novak Djokovic

    Best return · Big-match pedigree

    Impact77%

  • Italy

    ATP

    Jannik Sinner

    Baseline power · Elite return

    Impact84%

  • Germany

    ATP

    Alexander Zverev

    Big serve · Backhand

    Impact74%

Names, countries and playing styles are real. Impact scores are a model reference. They are not a confirmed draw or line-up, so check the official order of play close to the match.

Scoreboard model

Predicted score & set markets

Carlos Alcaraz is projected to beat Novak Djokovic 3–1, 6–4, 4–6, 6–3, 6–3. The next table shows how the set and games markets line up around that call.

Predicted score

6–4, 4–6, 6–3, 6–3

Carlos Alcaraz to beat Novak Djokovic in 3–1

Every figure is an indicative model, not a live price. Sets and games are derived from a best of five sets format on hard court.

Set score probability

  • Alcaraz 3–121.9%
  • Alcaraz 3–220.1%
  • Djokovic 3–216.9%
  • Alcaraz 3–016%
  • Djokovic 3–115.6%
  • Djokovic 3–09.6%

  • Total games

    35–45

    Line 40.5. Average 40.2 games.

  • Tie-break

    48%

    About 15% per set.

  • Total aces

    22–32

    Alcaraz ~13, Djokovic ~14.

  • Match length

    2h 48m–3h 34m

    About 4.1 sets expected.

Model lean for each tennis market
MarketModel leanWhy
Match winnerCarlos Alcaraz 58%modest lean over Novak Djokovic (42%).
Set bettingCarlos Alcaraz 3–13–0 for Alcaraz carries 16%. A deciding set is 37%.
Total gamesUnder 40.5Model average is 40.2 games, in a range of 35–45.
Games handicapAlcaraz −1.5Alcaraz is projected to win by about 2 more games than Djokovic.
Tie-break in matchNo 52%About 15% per set on hard court.
First set winnerAlcaraz 54%Djokovic takes at least one set 84% of the time.
Total aces22–32Alcaraz about 13, Djokovic about 14.
Match length2h 48m–3h 34mBased on 4.1 sets at hard court pace.

Popular tennis betting markets

The markets followers look at most for this match, with what our model says for each. These are reference figures, not live prices.

  • Match winner

    Back the player or nation you expect to win the match, whatever the score.

    Model lean: Carlos Alcaraz at 58%.

    How this market works

  • Set betting

    Pick the exact set score of a best of five sets match, such as 3–0.

    Most likely: Alcaraz 3–1, then a deciding set at 37%.

    How this market works

  • Total games

    Bet over or under a games line. Close, serve-led matches push the total up.

    Under 40.5 at a 40.2-game average.

    How this market works

  • Games handicap

    Give or take games to level up a mismatch, so the favourite has to win by a margin.

    Alcaraz −1.5 sits near the model's margin.

    How this market works

  • Tie-break market

    Predict whether any set reaches 6–6 and needs a tie-break.

    48% for at least one tie-break in the match.

    How this market works

  • Live tennis markets

    Prices move point by point, so first-set and break-of-serve lines can swing quickly.

    Djokovic steals a set 84% of the time, which is why live lines matter.

    How this market works

The case for this match

Why bet this match?

  • A live contest, not a formality

    Our lean is modest, so the market has two credible outcomes and the price for Novak Djokovic is worth watching.

  • The court shapes the markets

    Medium-pace hard court. It moves the total games line and the tie-break chance (48%), so surface reading is part of the edge.

  • Depth of markets

    Winner, set score, total games, handicap, tie-break, aces and first-set lines all exist for a Grand Slam quarter-finals, so you can pick the one that matches what you actually think.

  • Live pricing

    A best of five sets match has many turning points. Break points and set momentum move live prices, and our model shows a 84% chance the underdog takes a set.

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Fixture guide

About Australian Open (Men's Singles) Quarter-finals

The Australian Open (Men's Singles) is a Grand Slam event, worth 2,000 ranking points to the champion. The first Grand Slam of the year, played on hard courts in Melbourne with the roof over Rod Laver Arena for extreme heat or rain.

The Quarter-finals is played on hard court at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne Park. Players arrive after the Round of 16 on 22 Jan 2026, and the Semi-finals follows on 28 Jan 2026.

Our schedule lists 4 rounds for this event: Round of 16 on 22 Jan 2026, Quarter-finals on 25 Jan 2026, Semi-finals on 28 Jan 2026, Final on 1 Feb 2026. Order of play is published by the tournament the day before and can change with weather.

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Answers

Questions about Alcaraz vs Djokovic

  1. The Quarter-finals is listed for Sunday 25 January 2026. Our schedule shows 4 rounds for this event: Round of 16 on 22 Jan 2026, Quarter-finals on 25 Jan 2026, Semi-finals on 28 Jan 2026, Final on 1 Feb 2026.

  2. Our model leans Carlos Alcaraz at 58%, with Novak Djokovic at 42%. This is a projection built on a reference player pool, not the official draw, and it is not a guarantee of the result.

  3. Carlos Alcaraz is projected to win 3–1, 6–4, 4–6, 6–3, 6–3. Straight sets carry 26% and a deciding set 37%.

  4. The Quarter-finals is held in Melbourne, Australia, with the main court at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne Park. The surface is hard court, which plays at a medium pace.

  5. Singles matches are best of five sets. Eight are left in the event, and the four winners go through to the semi-finals.

  6. No. Pairings are set by the official draw, which is not part of our schedule data. We show a projected pairing from our reference player pool so you can see the shape of the round. Check the tournament's order of play for the confirmed match.

  7. Carlos Alcaraz (ESP), Novak Djokovic (SRB), Jannik Sinner (ITA), Alexander Zverev (GER). These are reference names from our model and not confirmed line-ups.

  8. Common markets are match winner, set betting, total games, games handicap, tie-break, first-set winner and total aces. Prices move live, and our figures here are model references only.

  9. The champion earns 2,000 ranking points. The Quarter-finals winner moves a step closer to that total.

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