It’s game, set and match to Novak Djovokic. The Serbian tennis ace has received and “acknowledged” an apology from Australian broadcaster Channel Nine over comments made by its reporter, Toby Jones. Djovokic had boycotted an on-court interview after his third-round victory at the Australian Open in Melbourne this week.

Alcaraz and Djokovic are highlight reels and attention magnets. When they play each other, every ounce of energy is on the task at hand

Although he had a minor adductor injury, the 37-year-old from Belgrade reacted like a champion and reached his 50th semifinal in a Grand Slam tournament. The current world number 7 adopted a perfect tactic that shattered the certainties of his young opponent, who thought he was in control of the match until the middle of the second set.