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Djokovic vs Alcaraz – Australian Open final: Start time, head-to-head

Djokovic vs Alcaraz – Australian Open final: Start time, head-to-head

Summary

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic will face off in the men's singles final of the Australian Open 2026. Djokovic aims to win his 25th Grand Slam title, setting a new record, while Alcaraz is striving to complete a Career Grand Slam.

Key Facts

  • The match will take place at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia.
  • The game is scheduled for February 1, 2026, at 19:30 local time (08:30 GMT).
  • Djokovic, at age 38, is the oldest man ever to qualify for a Grand Slam final.
  • Alcaraz aims to become the youngest player to complete a Career Grand Slam.
  • Alcaraz and Djokovic have faced each other in nine matches, with Djokovic leading five wins to four.
  • The last time they played was at the US Open 2025 semifinals, where Alcaraz won.
  • Alcaraz reached this final after a tough match against Alexander Zverev, lasting over five hours.
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