Novak Djokovic is all set to face Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open 2026 men’s singles final at Rod Laver Arena. Check date, time, venue, head-to-head record, and live telecast and streaming details in India.
Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz is all set to take on Serbian great Novak Djokovic in the
men’s singles final of the Australian Open 2026 at the iconic Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne on Sunday, February 1. The match is scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM IST and will be live broadcast in India.
World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz, who is just 22 years old, is on the verge of creating history. If he wins today, Alcaraz will become the youngest player ever to complete a career Grand Slam, breaking the record previously held by Rafael Nadal. The Australian Open is the only Grand Slam title missing from Alcaraz’s collection so far.
Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic, a man who has made Melbourne his personal fortress over the years, is standing in Alcaraz’s way. The Serbian is chasing his 11th Australian Open title and a record-extending 25th Grand Slam, which would take him past Margaret Court’s all-time tally.
Djokovic is also aiming to become the oldest men’s singles Grand Slam champion in Open Era history at the age of 38. If he wins, he would surpass the long-standing record set by Ken Rosewall. The Serbian last won the Australian Open in 2023 when he beat Stefanos Tsitsipas in a three-set final.
Both players had to dig deep in their semi-final matches to reach the title clash. Alcaraz survived a marathon battle against Alexander Zverev, winning a five-hour and 27-minute epic, which turned out to be the longest semi-final match in Australian Open history.
Djokovic, on the other hand, rolled back the years with a vintage performance against defending champion Jannik Sinner. He won the gripping encounter in four hours and nine minutes.
Djokovic vs Alcaraz: Head-to-head record
Djokovic and Alcaraz have faced each other nine times so far, including their quarter-final clash at the 2025 Australian Open. Djokovic currently leads the rivalry with five wins, while Alcaraz has claimed four victories.
Djokovic vs Alcaraz, Australian Open Final: Date, time and venue
The Australian Open 2026 men’s singles final between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will be played on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the iconic Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia, with the match scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM IST.
How to watch live telecast of Australian Open final between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz?
The Australian Open 2026 men’s singles final between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network in India.
How to watch live streaming of Australian Open final between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz?
Fans can also watch the Australian Open 2026 men’s singles final between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz through live streaming on the Sony Liv app and website.
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