Australian Open Daily: Alcaraz Serve Sparks Djokovic Comparisons
Alcaraz’s evolving serve and De Minaur’s next step
Gigi Salmon is joined by Russell Fuller and Annabel Croft to wrap up Day 8 at the Australian Open with Carlos Alcaraz's serve in the spotlight and whether it's been modelled on Novak Djokovic.
Djokovic himself has a walkover into the last eight but what does Alex De Minaur’s run means for the home fans?
There’s also chat on Aryna Sabalenka’s record-breaking tie-break streak and the rapid rise of American teenager Iva Jovic.
Timecodes:
01:49 – Why Alcaraz is still Annabel’s title favourite
04:01 – Is Alcaraz modelling his serve on Djokovic?
05:03 – Alcaraz reflects on his improved serve
07:59 – Djokovic moves straight into the quarter-finals
12:16 – Is Alex De Minaur ready for the next step?
17:04 – Sabalenka thriving in the pressure moments
18:15 – Teenager Iva Jovic reaches the last eight
19:15 – Could Serena make a comeback?
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