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Australian Open Men’s Final Prediction – Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz

After a remarkably dramatic semifinal Friday at Melbourne Park, the stage is set for a historic Australian Open final. Both Novak Djokovic, ten times a champion Down Under, and Carlos Alcaraz, seeking his first Norman Brookes Challenge Cup, have the chance to make history on Sunday.

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Boris Becker issues one-word reaction after Emma Raducanu splits with another coach

Emma Raducanu has confirmed she has parted ways with her coach Francis Roig following her Australian Open exit. Raducanu was the 28th seed at the Australian Open, where she started with a win over Mananchaya Sawangkaew.

Tennis News / HITC / January 30

Carlos Alcaraz shatters Jannik Sinner milestone after epic win over Alexander Zverev

The semifinal between Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz at the 2026 Australian Open was a truly remarkable match. Alcaraz edged out Zverev 6-4, 7-6, 6-7, 6-7, 7-5 in five hours and 27 minutes.

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The 'Women's Australian Open champs' quiz

Can you name every women's Australian Open tennis champion in the Open Era?Note: The Open was moved from January to December in 1977, so there were two Opens played in that year. It was moved again in 1986 from December to January, so there was no Open played in 1986.

The 'Women's singles U.S. Open tennis champions' quiz

The 'Women's Wimbledon champions' quiz

The 'Wimbledon men's champions' quiz

Tennis News / HITC / January 30

Sabalenka vs Rybakina: Clijsters predicts who will dictate the final

The Australian Open women’s final is set, and fans have every reason to look forward to this one. Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina are back on the same stage where they met in the 2023 final, ready for another chapter in their growing rivalry.

Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / January 30

Is the Queen Returning to Court? Why Serena Williams Just Refused to Rule Out a Comeback

Just when the tennis world thought it had fully turned the page on its golden era, the greatest of all time decided to add a little suspense to the narrative.

Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / January 30

Tension Down Under: Aryna Sabalenka and Elina Svitolina’s Silent Statement at the Australian Open

It’s often said that sport is an escape from the real world a place where the only conflict is the scoreline. However, at the 2026 Australian Open, reality came crashing onto center court in a moment that was arguably louder than the crowd itself.

Alexander Zverev News / HITC / January 30

Carlos Alcaraz reacts to Alexander Zverev’s questions over medical timeout

Carlos Alcaraz came through a gruelling five-set battle against Alexander Zverev at the Australian Open, though there was a moment in the third set where his hopes of reaching the final looked to be in doubt.

Tennis News / HITC / January 30

Novak Djokovic responds to John McEnroe’s remark on his win over Jannik Sinner

Novak Djokovic has just booked his spot in an 11th Australian Open final after seeing off Jannik Sinner, the two-time defending champion. Djokovic put on a remarkable show at Rod Laver Arena, coming through 3-6, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 in a match that lasted over four hours.

Tennis News / HITC / January 30

John McEnroe points out what people missed about Djokovic as he reaches the AO final

Something remarkable just unfolded at the Australian Open. Just a day ago, there were complaints that the 2026 tournament had failed to live up to expectations.

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The 'Most TD in first two NFL seasons' quiz

The '100-yards + TD Conference Champ games' quiz

The '14-win NFL quarterbacks' quiz

The 'Youngest Conference Champ QBs' quiz

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 30

A Match for the Ages: Novak Djokovic Stuns Jannik Sinner to Reach Australian Open Final

Sometimes the only honest way to write about Novak Djokovic is to admit that language struggles to keep up with what he continues to do on a tennis court.

Tennis News / NAI Sports / January 30

AO finals set: Djokovic vs Alcaraz, Sabalenka vs Rybakina

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will clash in the Australian Open men’s singles final after both emerged victorious in marathon semi-finals, while Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina prepare for a rematch in the women’s final.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 30

Novak Djokovic stops Jannik Sinner, to play for 25th slam

Novak Djokovic capped a thrilling night -- and early morning -- of marathon men's semifinals in Melbourne with a five-set victory against two-time defending Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner.

Tennis News / Serve on SI / January 30

Zverev Questions Alcaraz's Timeout in Australian Open Semifinal Loss

Last October, Alexander Zverev said flatly that tournament organizers were using court speed to help Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. Zverev struck a similar note during his 5.5-hour marathon loss to Alcaraz in the Australian Open semifinal: 6-4, 7-6 (5), 6-7 (3), 6-7 (4), 7-5.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 30