Australian Open 2026 Men’s Singles Final Highlights, Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic: World World No. 1 Alcaraz handed Djokovic his first defeat in an Australian Open final to become the youngest men’s player to win a Career Grand Slam.
Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic, Australian Open 2026 Men’s Singles Final Highlights: World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz defeated 10-time winner Novak Djokovic to win the Australian Open 2026 men’s singles crown at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne on Sunday. Alcaraz bounced back from a set down to beat Djokovic in four sets: 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5. The Spaniard created history with the win, becoming the youngest-ever men’s player to win a Career Grand Slam (all four Grand Slam singles titles), at the age of 22. It is the seventh overall Grand Slam of his career. After 10 titles, Djokovic suffered defeat for the first time in an Australian Open final. The 38-year-old’s hunt for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam continues.
Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic Score, Australian Open 2026 Men’s Singles Final Updates, straight from Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne:
Australian Open 2026 Men’s Singles Final : Thank you!
Thank you for joining us on the live coverage of the Australian Open 2026 men’s singles final between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic. The 22-year-old Spanish sensation continues to make history. And we wait to see what more the 38-year-old Serbian legend achieves in his career.
Australian Open 2026 Final : Alcaraz’s tribute to Djokovic
“Thank you very much for what you’re doing, it’s really inspiring to me,” says Carlos Alcaraz, in a tribute to Djokovic after the match. It’s Alcaraz’s seventh Grand Slam title. All at the age of 22. WOW.
Australian Open 2026 Final : Djokovic’s emotional words
“I didn’t think I would be standing at a closing ceremony once again, so a big thanks to you (the fans) for pushing me on,” says Djokovic after the defeat. He also pays tribute to Nadal, saying that it felt “strange” to see him as a spectator in a final for the first time.
Australian Open 2026 Final : First AO final defeat for Djokovic
Djokovic has lost an Australian Open final for the first time in his career. He won each of the last 10, but this time Alcaraz stops him. He won the first set in dominant fashion, but could not keep up the intensity for the entire match. Nevertheless, in many ways, Djokovic defied odds to even reach the final at the age of 38.
Australian Open 2026 Men’s Singles Final : History for Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz has now become the youngest men’s player to win a Career Grand Slam in singles, i.e., all four Grand Slam singles titles. A stunning achievement at the age of just 22 for the man from Murcia.
Australian Open 2026 Final : CARLOS ALCARAZ CHAMPION!
HE HAS DONE IT! Carlos Alcaraz is the Australian Open 2026 champion! The World No. 1 fights back from a set down to win the only Grand Slam he had never won previously. The first time that Djokovic has lost in an Australian Open final.
Alcaraz creates history and becomes the youngest men’s player to win all four Grand Slam singles titles.
Alcaraz vs Djokovic : 6-5 to Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz has done what he needed to in his own service games. He holds serve yet again to make it 6-5 in the fourth set. As it stands, Djokovic must hold serve. Otherwise, Carlos Alcaraz will be champion.
Alcaraz vs Djokovic : Djokovic makes it 5-5!
The battle continues! Novak Djokovic unfazed under pressure. He had to win that game on his serve, and he does. The Serb finding the extra gear late into the match. 5-5 in the fourth set, and still all to play for.
Alcaraz vs Djokovic : Carlos Alcaraz one break away from glory!
Alcaraz saves a break point and then holds on to win the game on his serve! He leads 5-4 in the decisive fourth set. If he breaks Djokovic in the next game, he will be Australian Open 2026 champion.
Alcaraz vs Djokovic : Tie-breaker inbound?
Alcaraz and Djokovic are now tied 4-4 in the fourth set. Djokovic made to fight really hard as Alcaraz got break point. But the Serb fights back in typical fashion and takes the game. The 38-year-old continues to battle to save his dreams of winning the 25th Grand Slam. The fourth set is heating up, possibly heading towards a tie-breaker!
Alcaraz vs Djokovic : 3-3
Alcaraz and Djokovic are tied 3-3 now in the fourth set of the Australian Open 2026 men’s singles final. Both men close out their third service games with relative ease. Looks like this set is going down to the wire.
Alcaraz vs Djokovic : 2-2 in 4th set
The fourth set is all square at 2-2. Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic have held their serves so far. Remember, Djokovic is 1 set down and must win this to take the game to a fifth set.
Australian Open 2026 Final : Djokovic wins marathon game
Incredible scenes! Novak Djokovic has saved five break points on his own serve and finally converted his advantage to win his first game of the fourth set. Alcaraz had advantage of FOUR different occasions, but just couldn’t convert them.
Australian Open 2026 Final : Alcaraz threatening break
Carlos Alcaraz held serve in the first game of the fourth set, but he’s threatening a break on Djokovic’s serve. Djokovic did well to prevent a break and pull it to deuce, but Alcaraz has squandered three advantages already!
Alcaraz vs Djokovic : Alcaraz breaks, wins 3rd set!
A marathon game ends, and Carlos Alcaraz takes the third set! Novak Djokovic saved four set points, but then squandered two advantages, and Alcaraz finally broke through and clinched the third set 6-3. He leads 2 sets to 1 in the final. The World No. 1 is one set away from glory.
Alcaraz vs Djokovic : Djokovic prevents 3 set points!
Incredible! Carlos Alcaraz went up 0-40 on Novak Djokovic’s serve and looked set to clinch the third set, but the Serb fights back to level it to deuce. The crowd cheer as they witness some scintillating tennis. Djokovic is still alive.
Alcaraz vs Djokovic : Alcaraz holds serve
Crucial service held by Alcaraz! Djokovic made it close on that occasion, but Alcaraz holds serve to take a 5-3 lead in the third set. If he breaks Djokovic in the next game, he wins the third set!
Alcaraz vs Djokovic : Djokovic makes it 4-3
Novak Djokovic holds serve, but Carlos Alcaraz won a point in that game in scintillating fashion. Djokovic had the momentum all through that point, but Alcaraz recovered brilliantly and caught Djokovic out of position with some deft returns. Djokovic then closed out the game with a couple of excellent serves. Alcaraz leads 4-3.
Alcaraz vs Djokovic : Alcaraz leads 4-2 in 3rd set
Clear lead for Carlos Alcaraz now in the third set! He holds serve to make it 4-2. Novak Djokovic must break now to keep the set alive. Alcaraz, however, is gaining momentum, and has been the better player over the last hour.
Alcaraz vs Djokovic : Alcaraz breaks in 3rd set!
Big moment! Carlos Alcaraz BREAKS Novak Djokovic in the third set! The World No. 1 from Spain has been getting better and better with his returns as the match has worn on. Djokovic has it all to do to rescue the third set now. 3-2 in favour of Alcaraz.
Australian Open 2026 Final : Djokovic denied incredible point
Terrific tennis! Novak Djokovic somehow runs from one end to the other and makes an incredible return despite being off balance. But incredibly, Alcaraz is able to react just on time, leaving Djokovic with no chance. The crowd applaud both competitors! Even Rafael Nadal applauds!
Both Djokovic and Alcaraz hold serve, and the third set is now even at 2-2.