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Alexander Zverev vs Novak Djokovic — 7-6(5) 0-0 ret.

Alexander Zverev70
Novak Djokovic650

def. by retirement

Final · Friday, January 24, 2025 · Semi-finals

Result

2Zverev
7Djokovic
7–6(5)0–0ret.
Alexander Zverev
Novak Djokovic
8Aces5
1Double faults0
76%1st serve in54%
83%1st-serve points won72%
78%2nd-serve points won60%
0/5Break points won0/3
24Winners11
15Unforced errors16
9/18Net points won5/14
49Total points won43

Rows the source hadn’t published are left off rather than guessed.

At this Stage

Where both players stand in the draw — the match each came through, and what winning this one is worth.

Quarter-finals

Jannik Sinner
Alex de Minaur
Jan 21–22
6-3 6-2 6-1
Ben Shelton
Lorenzo Sonego
Jan 21–22
6-4 7-5 4-6 7-6(4)
Carlos Alcaraz
Novak Djokovic
Jan 21–22
4-6 6-4 6-3 6-4
Alexander Zverev
Tommy Paul
Jan 21–22
7-6(1) 7-6(0) 2-6 6-1

Semi-finals

Jannik Sinner
Ben Shelton
Jan 24
7-6(2) 6-2 6-2
Alexander Zverev
Novak Djokovic
Jan 24
7-6(5) 0-0 ret.

Final

Jannik Sinner
Alexander Zverev
Jan 26
6-3 7-6(4) 6-3

What we know now

Court: Rod Laver Arena

Match length: 1:22

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