We asked AI to predict the winner of Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Australian Open 2025 QF match: Here's what it had to say

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will clash in a highly-anticipated quarterfinal showdown at the Australian Open 2025 on Tuesday, January 21. The countdown for this contest was on ever since the draw was revealed and the two landed in the same quarter.

Djokovic's path to the last eight included wins over Nishesh Basavareddy, Jaime Faria, Tomas Machac, and Jiri Lehecka. Alcaraz, meanwhile, beat Alexander Shevchenko, Yoshihito Nishioka, Nuno Borges, and Jack Draper to book his quarterfinal spot. The two have played some memorable matches before, and on the eve of their next battle, we asked AI to take a shot at predicting the winner this time.

ChatGPT didn't take any sides as it doesn't predict the outcomes of sporting events. The two superstars of the sport were billed as equally talented, with the result being contingent on various factors such as form, court conditions, and the like.

ChatGPT prediction for Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz. (Source: ChatGPT)

Google's Gemini AI is usually more forthcoming, though this time its reply was rather curt as well, and limited to Alcaraz's quest for seeking his first win over Djokovic on hardcourts.

Gemini AI prediction for Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz. (Source: Gemini AI)

Djokovic leads Alcaraz 4-3 in the head-to-head. The former has a 2-1 advantage on clay, and a 2-0 lead on hardcourts, while the latter has won both of their matches on grass. The Spaniard did come quite close to winning one of their matches on hard courts.

Alcaraz and Djokovic faced off in the final of the Cincinnati Open 2023, and the latter saved a championship point en route to winning the title. This will be their first meeting since they battled for the gold medal at last year's Paris Olympics, in which the Serb came out on top. This match is quite important for both as each player is on a historic quest in Melbourne.

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Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz aiming to script history at the Australian Open 2025

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz at the Paris Olympics 2024. (Photo: Getty)

History is on the line for Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open 2025. The former is gunning to win his record 25th Major title, while the latter is gunning to complete the Career Grand Slam, which would make him the youngest man to achieve the feat.

A title for Djokovic would break his current tie with Margaret Court, and give him the sole ownership of the all-time record. Rafael Nadal is the youngest man to achieve the Career Grand Slam, which he did at the age of 24 years. Alcaraz has time on his side, so even if he falters this time, he'll have two more chances to break his compatriot's record.

Now that Djokovic and Alcaraz are set to meet at the Australian Open, the US Open remains the only Major where the two have yet to face each other. The Spaniard won both of their meetings at Wimbledon, while the Serb had the last laugh at the French Open.