During his match, Djokovic took a medical timeout after appearing to sustain an injury, yet he continued to perform strongly, especially after the second set.

The match took place in Melbourne under sweltering conditions, with temperatures soaring above 90 degrees Fahrenheit, prompting both players to take medical timeouts.

The crowd played a significant role in the matches, engaging with humor and excitement, which included cheering for Djokovic as he returned to the court.

As the tournament progresses, Novak Djokovic is on the hunt for a record 25th Grand Slam title, while Carlos Alcaraz aims to complete a career Grand Slam after winning majors on three different surfaces.

To manage the heat, chair umpire Nico Helwerth temporarily sent players Sinner and Rune to the locker room while maintenance staff repaired the net.

Zverev, frustrated by a disruption from the crowd during his match, expressed his annoyance to the umpire after a feather landed on the court just before he was about to strike the ball.

In a thrilling four-set match at the Australian Open, Alexander Zverev triumphed over Tommy Paul with scores of 7-6(1), 7-6(0), 2-6, 6-1, securing his spot in the semi-finals.

Despite her loss, Coco Gauff maintained a positive outlook, acknowledging her growth and identifying areas for improvement, particularly her serve.

Gauff's match was marred by unforced errors, as she finished with 41 mistakes, including six double-faults and 28 missed forehands.

Both Sinner and Rune had previously taken medical timeouts during their match, with Sinner visibly struggling due to discomfort in his upper left leg.

Djokovic entered his match against Alcaraz amid controversy over comments made by an Australian broadcaster, but he remained focused on his performance.

After returning from his medical timeout, Djokovic increased the speed of his serve and groundstrokes, displaying a 'nothing to lose' mentality that energized the crowd.