Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic played out an exciting Australian Open final at Rod Laver Arena, where the Spaniard emerged victorious. Alcaraz battled past Djokovic after three hours and two minutes of action in Melbourne, winning 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5.
Mike Tyson’s frustration over Carlos Alcaraz repeatedly beating Novak Djokovic has resurfaced following another Grand Slam final defeat. The former heavyweight champion first shared his feelings during a podcast appearance back in 2024, when he shared his admiration for Djokovic.
While Carlos Alcaraz maintained his No. 1 ranking on the ATP tour ahead of Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic moved up one place to No. 3 -- the first time the 38-year-old has been inside the top three since August 2024.
Novak Djokovic was two sets away from winning a 25th Grand Slam title, but he was denied by a defiant Carlos Alcaraz. The Serb drew first blood in the Australian Open final, but Alcaraz fought back to win the tournament and complete the Career Grand Slam.
History was made early Sunday morning, as Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic in four sets in the Australian Open final. It was Alcaraz’s seventh Grand Slam title during his brief, yet illustrious career.
And just like that, the 2026 Australian Open is in the books — a tournament that started slowly but finished with no shortage of drama, driven by a spectacular final two rounds that more than delivered.
Not short of historical landmarks in tennis already, Carlos Alcaraz arguably claimed his magnum opus after becoming the youngest man in the Open Era to complete the Career Grand Slam, overcoming Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final.
"I already know it's going to be a kangaroo. I just don't know the place," Carlos Alcaraz said of his plans to commemorate his 2026 Australian Open victory over Novak Djokovic.
Novak Djokovic lost the Australian Open final to Carlos Alcaraz in four sets on Sunday. Djokovic won the first set 6-2 and it looked like he was on course to win his 25th Grand Slam.
John McEnroe immediately responded to Novak Djokovic’s post-match speech, which was both genuinely moving and highly thought-provoking. Djokovic, who saw his one-set lead slip away against Carlos Alcaraz, addressed the crowd following his defeat.
Shortly before Novak Djokovic took the court for Sunday's Australian Open men's final, a racket he used to win the 2012 tournament set a record for the highest selling price for any game-used racket.
In his young career, Carlos Alcaraz has accomplished a stunning amount. He is still only 22 years old, and has already won a stunning seven Major titles, good for 14th place (tied) on the all-time list.
As Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic prepare to face each other in the Australian Open 2026 men’s final, the rivalry goes far beyond tennis trophies. It is also a clash between two vastly different financial stages of greatness, the sport’s most accomplished legend versus its defining superstar of the new generation.
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.
Alcaraz – Djokovic: 01.02.2026 09:30 CEST H2H: 5-5 Carlos Alcaraz has won eight straight matches. This week in Melbourne, Alcaraz defeated Walton in the opening round in straight sets.
Novak Djokovic delivered a vintage performance against Jannik Sinner in the 2026 Australian Open semifinal. The thrilling five-set match did not end until the early hours of the morning, but it served as a reminder of why Djokovic is the greatest player of all time.
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.
The Australian Open is usually heated because of the Melbourne sun, but this year, the temperature is rising off the court thanks to a spicy war of words involving Novak Djokovic.
You know the old saying: don’t poke the bear. It’s a lesson one reporter learned the hard way at the Australian Open this week after asking Djokovic a question that didn’t just land flat—it sparked a fire.