World No. 1 Novak Djokovic faces Italy’s dynamic Lorenzo Musetti in the quarter‑finals at the Australian Open 2026 — a high‑stakes clash with a place in the semifinals on the line.
Djokovic, chasing a record 25th Grand Slam title, enters the match as the heavy favorite.
He advanced to the last eight after opponent Jakub Mensik withdrew due to injury, giving the 38‑year‑old Serbian a rare extra rest day.
Musetti, seeded No. 5, is playing in his first Australian Open quarter‑final after a commanding 6‑2, 7‑5, 6‑4 win over Taylor Fritz — a milestone in his Grand Slam career.
📊 Head‑to‑Head
Djokovic leads their series 9–1 historically.
🟢 Current Match Live (as available)
At the start of the match in Melbourne, Djokovic grabbed an early lead in the first set, showing typical intensity and precision from the baseline. Musetti had moments but trailed in the early games.
(Note: live scoring may shift quickly — check official live score services or broadcasters for point‑by‑point results.)
🗣️ What the Players Are Saying
Musetti (Italy): The young Italian is determined to push Djokovic “to his maximum,” expressing confidence from his recent win and improvement in aggressive play. He’s embracing the challenge against one of the sport’s all‑time greats.
Djokovic (Serbia): With a deep history at Melbourne Park — including 10 titles — Djokovic is focused on consistency and advancing to another semi‑final.
📺 How to WATCH / LISTEN LIVE
Here’s where fans can follow the match in real time:
📺 TV & Streaming
Australia: Channel 9 and 9Now offer live broadcast and streaming.
Europe: Eurosport and Discovery+ have live coverage.
US: ESPN / ESPN Plus carry full Australian Open action.
📻 Live Radio & Commentary
Many broadcasters provide live radio updates and match commentary via their apps and online platforms — check your region’s tennis coverage service for live audio feeds.
🏆 What’s at Stake
Semi‑Final spot: Winner faces either defending champion Jannik Sinner or Ben Shelton later in the semis.
Grand Slam legacy: Djokovic is chasing a historic tally and another deep Slam run at age 38.
Musetti’s breakthrough: An upset here would mark his deepest Grand Slam run yet in Melbourne and elevate his career profile.
📍 Quick Scores Snapshot (Subject to real‑time change)
First Set: Djokovic leads early (e.g., 1–0 as play begins) — check live scores on Flashscore / Sofascore / Official AO App.
Full match score tracking available from official live tickers and broadcasters.
