Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic will face off in the men’s singles final of the Australian Open 2026 on Sunday, with Djokovic aiming for his 25th major title and Alcaraz seeking to become the youngest player to achieve a Career Grand Slam. The match will take place at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia, and can be followed on Al Jazeera’s live text and photo stream. The rivalry between the two players has seen them compete in nine meetings, with Djokovic holding a slight edge in wins. Their last encounter was in the semifinals of the US Open 2025, where Alcaraz emerged victorious.
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