As he exited Rod Laver Arena, Djokovic refused a full on-court interview with commentator Jim Courier. Typically, the victorious player answers a few questions for the television broadcast. Instead, the Serbian star took the microphone to make a short statement before heading down the tunnel.

It's time for the eighth installment of the riveting, intergenerational rivalry between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz. This one, though, will be the first at the Australian Open — and the first in the quarterfinals of a tournament;

Novak Djokovic has overcome some trouble breathing and played quite well for a straight-set victory over 26th-seeded Tomas Machac to reach the fourth round at the Australian Open.