Novak Djokovic faces Alexander Zverev in the semi-finals of the Australian Open on Friday with the Serb's bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title picking up steam at just the right time. Djokovic, who is looking for an 11th title at Melbourne Park,

If it seems as if there’s always something going on with Novak Djokovic at Grand Slam tournaments, that’s because there usually is. Even Djokovic himself acknowledged as much as he prepared to face Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open semifinals Friday after taking painkillers for a hurt left leg.

Last of the ‘Big Three’ faces a German gunning for his first grand slam title, while the defending champion holds a 4-1edge over 21st seed.