The Australian Open loves to market itself as the 'Happy Slam'. In truth, there has been some dissatisfaction that this year's edition has been far from classic.
A lack of high-quality matches and dramatic moments have left many complaining the Melbourne event has been a bit of a dud.
But the entertainment dished up on day 13 has finally ignited the opening major of the season.
Carlos Alcaraz's herculean effort to beat Alexander Zverev in Friday's first men's semi-final looked likely to be the headline act.
Though Novak Djokovic, never the type to play support, had other ideas.