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Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz highlights, Australian Open 2026: Alcaraz wins maiden Australian Open title
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Highlights, Australian Open 2026: Carlos Alcaraz has taken down Novak Djokovic in the final of the Australian Open to win his first ever title Down Under. The score line read: 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5.
- 5:26 PM IST, February 1Carlos Alcaraz has wins his seventh Grand Slam
- 5:19 PM IST, February 1Carlos Alcaraz wins his first Australian Open
- 5:18 PM IST, February 1Carlos Alcaraz nears history
- 5:15 PM IST, February 1The fourth set goes into the tie-breaker
- 5:09 PM IST, February 1Djokovic keeps the pressure on, asks the question of Alcaraz
- 5:05 PM IST, February 1Alcaraz lets out a massive ‘COME ON!’ as he saves break point to make it 5-4!
- 5:03 PM IST, February 1Djokovic orchestrating the crowd with every point he wins as he brings up break point!
- 4:57 PM IST, February 1Djokovic digs himself out of a hole at 0-30, makes it 4-4.
- 4:50 PM IST, February 13-3, positively sprinting along
- 4:46 PM IST, February 1And Alcaraz holds to love too! Right back over to Djokovic, 3-2
- 4:44 PM IST, February 1Djokovic can breathe easy! Holds to love, 2-2
- 4:40 PM IST, February 1Alcaraz keeps it nice and quick, 2-1
- 4:36 PM IST, February 1Djokovic saves 6 break points in monumental effort!
- 4:29 PM IST, February 1Djokovic prevents another early break by the skin of his teeth!
- 4:17 PM IST, February 1Alcaraz is nearly there! Takes third set 6-3
- 4:08 PM IST, February 1Couple of quick service games, Alcaraz takes it to 5-3
- 3:55 PM IST, February 1Advantage Alcaraz! Breaks Djokovic to make it 3-2
- 3:49 PM IST, February 1INCREDIBLE RALLY! Alcaraz wins it despite Djokovic going around the net
- 3:46 PM IST, February 1On serve, Djokovic keeps it at 2-1
- 3:37 PM IST, February 1Alcaraz forces deuce but Djokovic holds on – Serb looking worse for wear
- 3:28 PM IST, February 1One set all! We have a match on our hands
- 3:23 PM IST, February 1Alcaraz breaks again for 5-2! Serving for the second set
- 3:15 PM IST, February 1Djokovic steadies things with a straightforward hold, 3-2
- 3:11 PM IST, February 1Alcaraz saves break point himself, and the winds have shifted! 3-1
- 3:05 PM IST, February 1Alcaraz gets first look at break points… And Djokovic makes the error! Spaniard fights back
- 2:58 PM IST, February 1Djokovic holds to get second set going – but some purchase for Alcaraz
- 2:52 PM IST, February 1DJOKOVIC TAKES THE FIRST SET! Decimates the Alcaraz serve again, 6-2 lead
- 2:47 PM IST, February 15-2 as Djokovic remains almost perfect on serve
- 2:38 PM IST, February 1Emphatic hold to consolidate – Djokovic races away to 4-1
- 2:35 PM IST, February 1Djokovic draws first blood! Breaks to make it 3-1
- 2:32 PM IST, February 1Break point for Djokovic… Alcaraz with the magic to save it!
- 2:27 PM IST, February 1Hold to love, Djokovic means business; 2-1
- 2:24 PM IST, February 1Alcaraz settles in, 1-1
- 2:20 PM IST, February 1Djokovic off the mark
- 2:16 PM IST, February 1And so it begins…
- 1:56 PM IST, February 1Djokovic's forehand could make or break his performance
- 1:37 PM IST, February 1Who is Rafa rooting for?
- 1:22 PM IST, February 1Alcaraz's key gameplan vs Djokovic
- 1:03 PM IST, February 1What does Djokovic need to do to beat Alcaraz?
- 12:50 PM IST, February 1Who is the favourite in this match?
- 12:35 PM IST, February 1History also at stake for Djokovic
- 12:26 PM IST, February 1What's on the line for Alcaraz?
- 12:08 PM IST, February 1Last time Djokovic faced Alcaraz!
- 12:01 PM IST, February 1How Alcaraz reached the final
- 11:55 AM IST, February 1How Djokovic reached the final
Alcaraz vs Djokovic Australian Open Final Highlights: Carlos Alcaraz has defeated Novak Djokovic to win first first ever Australian Open. He won the final 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 at the Rod Laver Arena. He is now the youngest ever career Grand Slam winner beating the record of Rafael Nadal (Open Era)....Read More
It took them the two best matches of the tournament, amongst the two best of their respective star-studded careers, for Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic to reach this final. But as they prepare for the Australian Open 2026 final, their heroics in the semifinals will be placed in the semifinal: all the focus is on this clash of cross-generational titans as history stands on the line.
For Djokovic, this is yet another chance at number 25, his first attempt at that golden number since he won his last grand slam title in 2023. He had a chance at that historic mark, which would take him past every single player in the open era, back at Wimbledon 2024 when he managed to reach the final – but he ran into the Alcaraz buzzsaw, as the Spaniard streaked past him in a straight-sets victory. At 38 years old, Djokovic might not have another chance to get to this historic landmark, and his task won’t be easy – but he does have a solid record against his younger counterpart.
Across the net from the Serb, the young Spaniard is gunning for an impressive feat of his own. At just the age of 22, he has the chance to become the youngest man to lift all four grand slam titles – known as the career grand slam. He looks to outdo his great compatriot Rafael Nadal, who managed it at 24; the Australian Open is the last place he needs to conquer, and with two-time defending champion and his great rival Jannik Sinner out of the way thanks to Djokovic, now might be his best chance.
Djokovic leads the head to head between these two players separated by 16 years, with 5 wins to Alcaraz’s 4. This has included the Paris Olympics final in 2024 and his famous quarterfinal win at Melbourne Park last year. But in grand slam finals, two consecutive years at Wimbledon, Alcaraz has the edge. It really is anybody’s game: the world number one probably starts as a narrow favourite, but you would be very brave to put any sort of money on it given the champion mentality Djokovic is guaranteed to bring into it.
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Highlights, Australian Open 2026: Carlos Alcaraz has wins his seventh Grand Slam
Carlos Alcaraz win his seventh Grand Slam. He is the youngest ever Men's Tennis player to achieve it. A tip of the hat for Djokovic, too. He was brilliant on the night of the final. But Alcaraz was a tad bit ahead of his opponent.
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026: Carlos Alcaraz wins his first Australian Open
There it is!!!!! Carlos Alcaraz conquers Australia. He has won his first ever Australian Open. He creates history of being the youngest Career Grand Slam winner of all time. What a moment!!!! And it did not surely come easy. Against the greatest of all time in his den. Take a bow!!! Alcaraz.
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026: Carlos Alcaraz nears history
Alcaraz now stands on Championship point. He is knocking at the doors of history.
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026: The fourth set goes into the tie-breaker
Alcaraz leads the fourth set at 6-5. Djokovic serving now as the Spaniard looks to close this match with this game.
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026: Djokovic keeps the pressure on, asks the question of Alcaraz
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026: Djokovic beginning to sink his teeth into the match again, taking control. Alcaraz is the one who is looking a little more reactive and trying to hold off Djokovic – such a different situation to the start of this match.
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026: Alcaraz lets out a massive ‘COME ON!’ as he saves break point to make it 5-4!
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026: The final is coming alive! The tension very palpable now, and the importance of each of these points being felt. Alcaraz doesn't want to take this to five. He gets away with a couple there, wasn't at his best, but manages to make it 5-4 and keep it on serve.
Suddenly Djokovic is serving to stay in the match.
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026: Djokovic orchestrating the crowd with every point he wins as he brings up break point!
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026: Every time he wins a point in this game, he is riling up the crowd, asking them to make some more noise, and it's gee-ing him up, giving him that extra bit of energy! He finally opens a window for himself with 30-40 on the Alcaraz serve, but just misses long while in control of the rally – he will want that back.
Deuce…
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026: Djokovic digs himself out of a hole at 0-30, makes it 4-4.
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026: Rod Laver Arena held its breath right there – Alcaraz was a couple of points away from serving it out for the championship. But Djokovic does what he has been doing and hits pinpoint serves to pick up cheap points. That's what's working for him, allows him to make it 4-4, and we go on.
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026: 3-3, positively sprinting along
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026: Games flying back, neither player finding too much purchase in the other's service games. Suddenly 3-3 now, halfway through this set.
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026: And Alcaraz holds to love too! Right back over to Djokovic, 3-2
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026: Pair of aces from 30-0 and it's as simple as that. Alcaraz looking completely at ease, in cruise control.
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026: Djokovic can breathe easy! Holds to love, 2-2
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026: Night and day compared to his last service game. Four quick points and he holds to love. Back over to Alcaraz now.
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026: Alcaraz keeps it nice and quick, 2-1
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026: 18 points in the game before, only 5 in this one. Alcaraz makes quick work of it and hands the baton right back to Djokovic.
The Serb flexing and stretching, looking very worn out at the minute.
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026: Djokovic saves 6 break points in monumental effort!
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026: Will that spark him to life? Nearly a 15-minute game there with six deuces, and six break points saved, and Novak lets out a MASSIVE roar.
Only to make it 1-1, but that could make a world of difference.
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026: Djokovic prevents another early break by the skin of his teeth!
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026: Djokovic doing unbelievably well not to get broken in his first service game of this set. Another gargantuan effort needed because of how well and how consistently Alcaraz is hammering him from the back of the court.
Another break point a couple of rallies later, and this time he keeps it much simpler by hammering an ace past Alcaraz.
Already an 8-minute game…
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026: Alcaraz is nearly there! Takes third set 6-3
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026: He is just about at the finish line, and this is a quick set that he has waltzed his way through to take control! Carlos Alcaraz is making the record slam title holder dance to his own tune – sensational to see, the maturity and the intelligence to go with his supreme skills.
2-6, 6-2, 6-3 up. Inches away. Can Djokovic dig deep?
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026: Couple of quick service games, Alcaraz takes it to 5-3
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026: Very quick portion of this match. Some decent tennis but both players holding serve comprehensively.
5-3 in Alcaraz's favour now, with Djokovic to serve. The Spaniard should convert this to make it 2-1.
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026: Advantage Alcaraz! Breaks Djokovic to make it 3-2
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026: Wearing down his older counterpart slowly and steadily, making him play two or three shots extra every rally, and those are beginning to catch up. Sloppy from Djokovic, in truth, beginning to spray errors now.
3-2 Alcaraz, on his serve.
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026: INCREDIBLE RALLY! Alcaraz wins it despite Djokovic going around the net
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026: How about that! That's Djokovic of 10 years ago – doesn't get the point, but chases down the ball everywhere. Alcaraz forces him very wide, Djokovic gets there on his backhand, and rifles a shot around the net. Alcaraz reads it though, and is at hand to block it off the forehand back into the empty court. Top tennis in that point.
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026: On serve, Djokovic keeps it at 2-1
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026: He's having to battle a decent amount here, but he;s staying alive. Will want to be in touching distance with Alcaraz throughout this set.
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026: Alcaraz forces deuce but Djokovic holds on – Serb looking worse for wear
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026: Djokovic fends off early pressure from Alcaraz, but he's looking a little tired here. Can he find his reserves to get some form going again?
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026: One set all! We have a match on our hands
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026: Slowly developing into a really interesting match. Both the guys dealing tanks early on, and now that means honours are even.
Just a three-set shooutout now. 6-2, 2-6 for Djokovic.
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026: Alcaraz breaks again for 5-2! Serving for the second set
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026: He's woken up and interested in levelling things up! Excellent fightback but Djokovic's level has dipped dramatically.
Alcaraz to serve for the second set.
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026: Djokovic steadies things with a straightforward hold, 3-2
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026: Djokovic ends the 3-game slide he conceded, pulls off a wondrous serve-and-volley move. Keeps himself in touching distance for the moment.
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026: Alcaraz saves break point himself, and the winds have shifted! 3-1
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026: Momentum with Alcaraz now! Djokovic not quite finding the purchase he was earlier with his forehands, and that's allowing Alcaraz to establish control. Djokovic does have break point, but can't take it as he pushes one long on his forehand wing.
3-1 now.
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026: Alcaraz gets first look at break points… And Djokovic makes the error! Spaniard fights back
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026: Alcaraz finally gets a break point, and this time Djokovic can't do what he did against Sinner. Simple putaway backhand volley which he floats wide, and Alcaraz has a 2-1 lead to build on now!
