Australian Open

Australian Open 2026 grand final: Alcaraz becomes the youngest player to win the career slam as he lifted his 7th major title on the night.

Alcaraz beat Djokovic 2-6. 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 at the Rod Laver Arena to achieve the historic feat in what was a thrilling finale Down Under.

The Australian Open 2026 witnessed a 16 per cent rise in the overall prize pool from 2025, significantly increasing the prize money for men's singles winner

Novak Djokovic holds the record as the most successful player in the Australian Open men's singles event, with ten titles to his name

Who will win 2026 Australian Open in Melbourne today? Check out 22-time Grand Slam champion Nadal's verdict on the winner between Djokovic and Alcaraz

This is the 10th encounter between the two, and as each match passes, the rivalry grows more captivating.

The grand finale of men's singles between Djokovic and Alcaraz at the Australian Open 2026 will begin at 2 PM IST on Feb 1. Djokovic vs Alcaraz's match live streaming will be available on Sony LIV app

Before the start of the tournament, it was announced that the Australian Open 2026 will have a prize pool of $75 million, which is 16 per cent more than last year's prize pool of $63 million

With the 2026 victory, Rybakina has also avenged her 2023 Australian Open final loss against Sabalenka, where she lost another three-set thriller by 6-4, 3-6, 4-6

Margaret Court holds the record for most Australian Open women's singles title wins with 11 titles (seven in the Amateur era, four in the Open era)

Sabalenka leads the head-to-head 8-6, including a tight three-set win in the 2023 Australian Open final. However, Rybakina emerged victorious vs Sabalenka in 2025 WTA final

Djokovic joked that the crowd had certainly received full value for money and quipped that he would like 10 per cent of the tickets sold for the evening

Novak Djokovic will have a shot at a record 25th Grand Slam title when he locks horns with world number one Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open final on February 1.

The 2nd semi-final encounter is underway now at the Rod Laver Arena with both heavyweights looking to book the final date with Carlos Alcaraz in the final.

22-year-old Alcaraz is just two wins away from becoming the youngest player to complete a career Grand Slam

With the final now in sight, Sabalenka will await the winner of the second semifinal between Jessica Pegula and Elena Rybakina.

This sets up a rematch of the 2023 Australian Open final, where Rybakina fell short against Sabalenka.

The top seed's power-packed game was too much for the Ukrainian, as she dominated from start to finish at the Rod Laver Arena.

With two dynamic matchups ahead, the stage is set for an unforgettable day of tennis in Melbourne.

Sabalenka, eyeing her fifth Grand Slam title, has been in scintillating form and will look to maintain her momentum.