Djokovic vs Alcaraz final highlights, Australian Open 2026: Alcaraz beats Novak in 4-set thriller
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.
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Carlos Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz made history by defeating Novak Djokovic in a thrilling 4-set final at the Australian Open 2026, becoming the youngest player ever to complete the career slam in tennis history.
Alcaraz is now the 9th player to achieve the career slam, and the youngest to do so. He triumphed over Djokovic with a score of 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 at the Rod Laver Arena, securing the historic achievement in an exhilarating final Down Under.
Set 1: Djokovic Takes Early Advantage
The Australian Open 2026 final kicked off with Novak Djokovic asserting his dominance early on. The Serbian maestro quickly took control, breaking Carlos Alcaraz’s serve to lead 3-1 in the opening set. Alcaraz, struggling with his first serves, found himself under constant pressure from Djokovic’s precise groundstrokes and immaculate serving. Despite a few moments of resistance from Alcaraz, Djokovic maintained his composure, breaking once more to secure the first set 6-2.
Set 2: Alcaraz Fights Back
Alcaraz responded with renewed determination in the second set. The young Spaniard broke Djokovic’s serve early, taking a 3-1 lead, and his aggressive play started to dictate the flow of the match. With his serve finding its rhythm, Alcaraz began to dominate the rallies, forcing Djokovic into errors. Despite the Serbian’s best efforts, Alcaraz maintained control, sealing the second set 6-2 to level the match at 1-1.
Set 3: Alcaraz Gains the Upper Hand
Alcaraz carried the momentum into the third set, breaking Djokovic’s serve early to lead 3-1. Djokovic, visibly fatigued, struggled to match the intensity of the Spaniard’s relentless pace and precision. Alcaraz continued to control the points, taking the set 6-3 and edging ahead with a two-sets-to-one lead.
Set 4: Alcaraz Clinches Career Slam
In the final set, Djokovic pushed Alcaraz to the limit, but the Spaniard remained composed under pressure. With the score tied at 5-5, Alcaraz served for the championship and sealed his victory 7-5, completing his historic win. Alcaraz defeated Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5, becoming the youngest player in history to win the career slam.
How many Grand Slam titles Novak Djokovic has won?
| Novak Djokovic's Grand Slam titles | ||
| Number | Grand Slam | Opponent in final |
| 1 | 2008 Australian Open | Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA) |
| 2 | 2011 Australian Open | Andy Murray (GBR) |
| 3 | 2011 Wimbledon | Rafael Nadal (ESP) |
| 4 | 2011 US Open | Rafael Nadal (ESP) |
| 5 | 2012 Australian Open | Rafael Nadal (ESP) |
| 6 | 2013 Australian Open | Andy Murray (GBR) |
| 7 | 2014 Wimbledon | Roger Federer (SUI) |
| 8 | 2015 Australian Open | Andy Murray (GBR) |
| 9 | 2015 Wimbledon | Roger Federer (SUI) |
| 10 | 2015 US Open | Roger Federer (SUI) |
| 11 | 2016 Australian Open | Andy Murray (GBR) |
| 12 | 2016 French Open | Andy Murray (GBR) |
| 13 | 2018 Wimbledon | Kevin Anderson (RSA) |
| 14 | 2018 US Open | Juan Martín del Potro (ARG) |
| 15 | 2019 Australian Open | Rafael Nadal (ESP) |
| 16 | 2019 Wimbledon | Roger Federer (SUI) |
| 17 | 2020 Australian Open | Dominic Thiem (AUT) |
| 18 | 2021 Australian Open | Daniil Medvedev (RUS) |
| 19 | 2021 French Open | Stefanos Tsitsipas (GRE) |
| 20 | 2021 Wimbledon | Matteo Berrettini (ITA) |
| 21 | 2022 Wimbledon | Nick Kyrgios (AUS) |
| 22 | 2023 Australian Open | Stefanos Tsitsipas (GRE) |
| 23 | 2023 French Open | Casper Ruud (NOR) |
| 24 | 2023 US Open | Danill Medvedev |
5:19 PM
Australian Open 2026 final LIVE: Alcaraz wins the career slam!
Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic in a 4-set thriller to win the career slam. The youngest player to do so.
5:12 PM
Australian Open 2026 final LIVE: Alcaraz one game away now!
Alcaraz is back with the lead at 6-5 and is just one game away now to win the title.
5:09 PM
Australian Open 2026 final LIVE: Djokovic at his accurate best!
Djokovic makes it 5-5 on the night with almost perfect serves in the game as the Serb is not letting go anytime soon.
5:04 PM
Australian Open 2026 final LIVE: Alcaraz fights through to take the lead!
Djokovic is receiving the love of the crowd as he battles through with Alcaraz to get the break. With the game tied at 30-30, it was an end-to-end battle in this game that eventually went in the favour of the Spaniard Alcaraz.
The game got tied at deuce after an unforced error by Novak. Alcaraz went on to take the advantage with a cross court winner and cheered out loud after making it 5-4 on the night.
The game got tied at deuce after an unforced error by Novak. Alcaraz went on to take the advantage with a cross court winner and cheered out loud after making it 5-4 on the night.
4:57 PM
Australian Open 2026 final LIVE: Djokovic holds firm!
Djokovic doesn't let Alcaraz take the break as he stands firm and makes it 4-4 even after his opponent took the game to a deuce.
4:53 PM
Australian Open 2026 final LIVE: Alcaraz leads 4-3!
Alcaraz makes it 4-3 as this set is looking to go right till the very end for a winner.
4:49 PM
Australian Open 2026 final LIVE: Djokovic makes it 3-3!
Djokovic makes it 3-3 now with his serve with no break yet in this set.
4:46 PM
Australian Open 2026 final LIVE: Alcaraz leads 3-2!
Carlos Alcaraz has the lead again with his serve as the score stands at 3-2 now.
4:42 PM
Australian Open 2026 final LIVE: Djokovic makes it 2-2 in an instant!
Djokovic cruises through the next game as he holds his serve perfectly to make it 2-2 in the 4th set
4:39 PM
Australian Open 2026 final LIVE: Alcaraz holds his serve to lead again!
Alcaraz holds his serve as he takes a 2-1 lead on the night in the 4th set.
4:34 PM
Australian Open 2026 final LIVE: Djokovic fights to hold his serve!
After a considerably long game (9+ minutes) with Djokovic serving to tie the 4th set up, the game went in the favour of the Serbian who fought to hold his serve after six deuces on the night.
4:21 PM
Australian Open 2026 final LIVE: Alcaraz takes a 1-0 lead!
The Spaniard holds his serve at the start of the 4th set and now leads 1-0.
4:16 PM
Australian Open 2026 final LIVE: Alcaraz bags the 3rd set!
Alcaraz is very much on top of the tie now as he bags the 3rd set 6-3, taking yet another break against Djokovic. The fitness levels are evidently making the diffrence as the 38-year-old is battling through the match at the moment.
Trailing 40-0 with his serve, Djokovic did bring it back to 40-40 but it was the Spaniard whose drop shot earned him the advantage only for the Serb to bring it back to a 2nd deuce with his serve.
After deuce number 4, it was Alcaraz who bagged the 3rd set after taking the advantae and then Djokovic giving an unforced error to him.
Trailing 40-0 with his serve, Djokovic did bring it back to 40-40 but it was the Spaniard whose drop shot earned him the advantage only for the Serb to bring it back to a 2nd deuce with his serve.
After deuce number 4, it was Alcaraz who bagged the 3rd set after taking the advantae and then Djokovic giving an unforced error to him.
4:07 PM
Australian Open 2026 final LIVE: Alcaraz maintains the lead!
Alcaraz maintains his lead as he bags the next game to make it 5-3 on the night. His net game also giving him some advantage with 77% of his shots from the net earning him points so far. Djokovic also getting some hard earned points but not able to get hold of things at the moment.
4:02 PM
Australian Open 2026 final LIVE: Djokovic still alive in the set!
Alcaraz is feeling like this is the time to strike the hammer and is collecting some really good points courtesy of his mobile shots that are taking Djokovic out of contention for it at times. Djokovic trying his best to use hi serves to earn points in the game as he manages to win the 7th game of the 3rd set to make it 3-4.
Topics : Novak Djokovic Australian Open Tennis
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First Published: Feb 01 2026 | 1:48 PM IST