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Novak Djokovic, 38, says he still believes he can win a 25th Grand Slam after losing the Australian Open final to Carlos Alcaraz, who completed the Career Grand Slam. Djokovic had edged Jannik Sinner in a five-set semi but couldn’t finish in Melbourne. He notes that lowering expectations helped reduce pressure, keeps him motivated to contend at majors, and that one or two moments can swing momentum in big matches.
Carlos Alcaraz won the AO 2026 men's singles, becoming the youngest player to complete a career Grand Slam and to own seven majors, after defeating Novak Djokovic in the final. Elena Rybakina captured the women's singles, the first AO title for a Kazakhstani. The tournament featured dramatic semifinals, standout runs by Sinner and Zverev, and numerous doubles and wheelchair titles, with attendance at a record 1.37 million across Melbourne Park.
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic in four sets to win the Australian Open, becoming the youngest man in the Open Era to complete the career Grand Slam and rise to world No. 1.
Martina Navratilova believes Novak Djokovic’s Australian Open semifinal win over Jannik Sinner came down to break-point conversions, noting Sinner failed to convert early chances in the pivotal fifth set while Djokovic seized them.
A guide to watching the Australian Open 2026 final between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic, detailing free-to-air and streaming options by region (US/UK/Canada/Australia) and VPN tips to bypass geo-restrictions.
TechRadar maps global ways to watch the Australian Open 2026 men’s final between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic, detailing free Australian coverage on 9Now, US broadcasts ESPN and the Tennis Channel (with trials), UK coverage via TNT Sports/Discovery+, Canada’s TSN, Australia’s Stan/9Now options, New Zealand’s Sky Sport Now, and European coverage on Eurosport, plus VPN tips (e.g., NordVPN) to bypass geo‑blockers and access your home stream, including notes on pricing and trials.
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic meet in the Australian Open 2026 men’s final in Melbourne on February 1 (19:30 local). Djokovic, seeking a 25th major to surpass Open Era records and the oldest finalist at 38, faces Alcaraz, the world No.1 aiming to complete a Career Grand Slam as the youngest to do so. Their head-to-head stands 5–4 in Djokovic’s favor across nine meetings. Alcaraz reached the final with a five-set win over Zverev; Djokovic advanced past Sinner in a marathon semifinal. Prize money for the champion is about $2.9m with the runner-up $1.5m from a total purse of $78.1m, plus streaming and coverage details.
This guide explains how to watch the Djokovic–Alcaraz Australian Open final for free by using a VPN to unblock 9Now (Australia’s channel): sign up for a free 9Now account, connect to an Australian VPN server (NordVPN recommended), and stream in HD with English commentary. It notes geo‑restrictions abroad and how a VPN can bypass them, mentions a 30‑day money‑back guarantee, and also covers premium streaming options as pricier alternatives.
Novak Djokovic heads into the Australian Open final aiming to win a 25th major and break Margaret Court’s all-time record, while Carlos Alcaraz pursues the career Grand Slam and would become the youngest to complete all four titles. Both arrive from marathon semifinals—Djokovic overcoming fatigue to outlast Jannik Sinner, and Alcaraz contending with an adductor/cramp issue against Zverev—making the final a high-stakes test of form, fitness and pressure.
Novak Djokovic, at 38, outlasted Jannik Sinner in a grueling Australian Open semifinal, with Sinner failing to convert 18 break-point chances as Djokovic converted 3 of 8 opportunities; the loss ends Sinner’s title defense, while post-match Sinner wrote a gracious Instagram message congratulating Djokovic and thanking fans.
In Melbourne, Djokovic and Alcaraz square off in a final that could redefine tennis history: Djokovic aims to surpass all rivals with a record 25 major titles and possibly become the oldest Open Era winner, while Alcaraz seeks the youngest career Grand Slam. The article weighs how their semifinals, serve mastery, night-session conditions, crowd dynamics, and luck in the draw could decide the match and shape the sport’s legacy.
Carlos Alcaraz advanced to his first Australian Open final by defeating Alexander Zverev, setting up a historic title clash with Novak Djokovic, who is chasing a record 25th major and the oldest Open Era champion. The semifinal between Djokovic and Jannik Sinner stretched into the history books as one of the longest in Melbourne, underscoring the extraordinary stakes as the two years-age gap rivals prepare for a final that could redefine Open Era records.
In Melbourne, 22-year-old Carlos Alcaraz and 38-year-old Novak Djokovic meet in the Australian Open final after grueling semifinals, with Alcaraz chasing the youngest Career Grand Slam and Djokovic aiming for a 25th major and to become the oldest AO champion; Djokovic leads their head-to-head 5-4, and the match is expected to be a high-stakes, power-baseline battle with a $4.15 million prize on the line.
Djokovic, 38, survived a five-set thriller over Jannik Sinner (3–6, 6–3, 4–6, 6–4, 6–4)—saving eight break points in the final set—to reach the Australian Open final against Carlos Alcaraz, chasing a historic 25th major that would make him the oldest champion and potentially surpass Margaret Court as tennis’s all-time leader.
Novak Djokovic outlasted Jannik Sinner in a pulsating late-night Australian Open semifinal to reach a 25th Grand Slam final, setting up a blockbuster final against Carlos Alcaraz, who survived a five-set marathon with Alexander Zverev after a controversial medical timeout for cramps; with Sabalenka and Rybakina contesting the women’s final on Saturday, Melbourne’s Open finished with late fireworks.