MELBOURNE, Australia — One of them has operated with ruthless efficiency; the other has brought the drama. But Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic have played their roles against type en route to their hotly anticipated Australian Open quarterfinal, which will be played on Tuesday, January 21 in Melbourne.
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For Alcaraz, normally such a magnet for flashy tennis, there’s been something of a back-to-basics feel about his performances in Melbourne. Djokovic, the 10-time champion built on consistency, has been a non-stop source of theatrics and intrigue. Alcaraz has hit his usual highlight-reel shots from time to time and Djokovic has dropped only two sets, but the nature of their paths to
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