"The veteran icon faces the young champion as their inter-generational tennis rivalry sets up a blockbuster showdown. Who: Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic What: Men's singles final Australian Open 2026 When: Sunday, February 1 at 19:30 (08:30 GMT) Where: Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia How to follow: Al Jazeera's live text and photo stream gets under way at 05:30 GMT Novak Djokovic stands one step away from cementing his place as the greatest tennis player of all time."
"At 38 years old, the Serb is already the oldest man to have qualified for a Grand Slam final, but he will be looking to make the most of his appearance in Sunday's blockbuster final to seal a record-extending 25th men's title. Meanwhile, Alcaraz, who was the last man to beat Djokovic in a Grand Slam final at Wimbledon 2024, will aim to convert his debut final at the Australian Open into a night when he seals a career Slam."
Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz meet in the Australian Open 2026 men's singles final at Rod Laver Arena on Sunday, February 1. Djokovic, aged 38, is aiming for a record-extending 25th major to surpass Margaret Court in the all-time Grand Slam list in the Open Era. Alcaraz, 16 years younger, seeks to complete a Career Grand Slam and to become the youngest player to do so. Both players reached the final after epic semifinal wins, with Alcaraz the top seed and world number one. The matchup is framed as an inter-generational rivalry between Alcaraz's speed and power and Djokovic's experience and consistency.
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