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Djokovic recently moved his family out of Serbia for a new life in Greece, settling into an Athens suburb with his wife and two children.
Standing in his way is world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz, setting up a blockbuster rematch of the 2024 Wimbledon final and the Paris Olympics gold-medal match. The 22-year-old Spaniard advanced earlier in the day after a marathon battle with No. 3 seed Alexander Zverev, edging through 6-4, 7-6 (5), 6-7 (3), 6-7 (4), 7-5 in nearly five and a half hours.
Carlos Alcaraz needed to dig deep to defeat Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open and did so, completing the career Grand Slam at 22 years old.
Novak Djokovic is into the Australian Open final for the 11th time in his legendary career after a five-set win over Jannik Sinner in the semifinal on Friday.
Carlos Alcaraz beat Novak Djokovic in four sets — 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 — in the 2026 Australian Open men's singles final to complete the career Grand Slam. 10-time Australian Open champion Djokovic made a lightning-fast start and took the first set in just 33 minutes,
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final to complete the career Grand Slam, and Rafael Nadal chimed in.
Despite advancing, Djokovic admitted afterward that Musetti was by far the better player in the match. The box score stats for the match emphasize how much better Musetti was playing. Djokovic committed 31 unforced errors and had a 25-19 disadvantage in winners through the first two sets.
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — In a moment of exhaustion and elation, Novak Djokovic recognized Margaret Court in the crowd and thanked her for staying up so late to watch him get within a single victory of becoming the most decorated tennis player of all time.
On Sunday, both Djokovic and Alcaraz were playing for history - the 38-year-old Serb was looking to become the first male or female tennis player with 25 Grand Slam singles titles, while the 22-year-old Spaniard was bidding to become the youngest player ever with a Career Grand Slam record.
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.
MELBOURNE — A career Grand Slam is within reach as No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz clashes with tennis icon and No. 4 Novak Djokovic in a banner men’s final at the Australian Open today - Sunday, Feb. 1 - from Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne,
Tennis star Novak Djokovic's wife, Jelena Djokovis, shares a heartfelt note before he faces Carlos Alcaraz in the 2026 Australian Open final. The post Novak Djokovic’s Wife Jelena Sends Emotional Message at Australian Open appeared first on Heavy Sports.