Novak Djokovic praises Andy Murray role after quarterfinals win against Carlos Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic showered praise on his head coach Andy Murray’s role after the Australian Open quarterfinal win against Carlos Alcaraz. The Serbian registered a thrilling 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 win against the Spaniard at the Rod Laver Arena on Tuesday.

After shaking hands with Alcaraz, Djokovic went straight to Andy Murray, who was on the court-side. Furthermore, after winning the match point, the 10-time Australian Open champion was pumped up and gestured towards the Brit.

Djokovic revealed he is getting more connected with Murray with every single passing day.

“I mean, I felt [I had] to do it in the end of the match,” Djokovic said of his moment with Murray. “I feel more and more connected with Andy every day.”

“We face challenges every single day,” he added. “People don’t see that obviously. I mean, we try to make the most out of every day and grow together.

“He’s been as committed to my career and this tournament as he can be. So it was kind of a, yeah, gesture of appreciation, respect for him, and the fact that he’s out there, and he doesn’t need to be. He accepted to work with me.

“He’s giving all his support to me, to the whole team, and trying to make it work. This was a huge win for all of us, including Andy and myself, you know, for the relationship.

“Yeah, that’s why I went to him, because I just felt very grateful that he’s there.”

Meanwhile, Djokovic struggled with an injury in the early phase of the game but said he doesn’t want to reveal too much about his injur.

“Since I’m still in the tournament, I don’t want to reveal too much, obviously,” Djokovic said.

“The medication started to kick in, and they helped. No doubt, I had to take another dose. I mean, this sounds awful. Me taking another dose. If I lost that second set, I don’t know if I would continue playing, but I felt better and better.”

Djokovic will take on Alexander Zverev in the semifinal on Friday.