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Alcaraz vs Djokovic: How Much Will the Australian Open 2026 Champion Earn?

The Australian Open 2026 men’s final is set to deliver a generational showdown as Carlos Alcaraz takes on Novak Djokovic at Rod Laver Arena. Along with legacy, records, and Grand Slam glory, there is also a massive financial reward at stake.

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Djokovic's '12 AO racket shatters auction record

The racket Novak Djokovic used to win the 2012 Australian Open sold for $540,000, the most ever for a tennis racket and piece of tennis memorabilia.

Tennis News / The Spun / January 31

Cheapest Ticket Price For Carlos Alcaraz vs. Novak Djokovic Is Insane

History will be made this Sunday when Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic square off in the Australian Open final. That being said, it shouldn't surprise anyone that ticket prices for that match are through the roof.

Tennis News / HITC / January 31

Lindsay Davenport puts a percentage on Serena Williams’ chances of returning to tennis this year

Speculation about Serena Williams’ return to tennis has been building ever since she re-entered the drug testing pool late in 2025. The American stepped away from the game in 2022 after a remarkable career that included 23 Grand Slam titles.

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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

Victoria Mboko News / Tennis Infinity / January 31

Teenage sensation Victoria Mboko withdraws from 2026 Abu Dhabi Open

Victoria Mboko will take more time off after the 2026 Australian Open than was first expected after withdrawing from the 2026 Abu Dhabi Open. Mboko's progress is closely followed by many tennis fans since the 19-year-old's stunning run to the 2025 Canadian Open title.

Novak Djokovic News / HITC / January 31

Why Novak Djokovic missed training ahead of Australian Open Final

Novak Djokovic was nowhere to be seen around Melbourne Park after booking his place in the Australian Open final. Djokovic defeated Jannik Sinner for the first time in over two years, securing his first Grand Slam final appearance since Wimbledon 2024.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 31

WTA Abu Dhabi Day 1 Predictions Including Leylah Fernandez vs Ajla Tomljanovic

WTA Finals champion Elena Rybakina secured her second Grand Slam title on Saturday by defeating Aryna Sabalenka in the Australian Open final. Although a momentous moment, there is no break on the WTA Tour.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / January 31

'I Have to Support Him': Rafael Nadal Weighs In on Djokovic vs Alcaraz Final

For the first time since 2023, Rafael Nadal is back at the Australian Open, where he is set to take part in a host of activities ahead of the men’s final on Sunday — a final that will feature his long-time rival Novak Djokovic going up against his apparent protege, Carlos Alcaraz.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / January 31

Elena Rybakina rallies, tops Aryna Sabalenka for first Australian Open title

Fifth-seeded Elena Rybakina rallied from three games down in the third set to defeat World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 and win her first Australian Open on Saturday in Melbourne.

Novak Djokovic stops Jannik Sinner, to play for 25th Grand Slam

Rafael Nadal weighs in on Djokovic vs. Carlos Alcaraz final

Jakub Mensik makes progress in return to Australian Open

Tennis Australia boss on player privacy concerns: 'We've heard you'

The rise of Italian tennis

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / January 31

Alcaraz responds to viral clip and claims he 'almost retired' against Zverev

Some fans and commentators thought Carlos Alcaraz was on the verge of retiring against Alexander Zverev, but the Spaniard has clarified what really happened.