(Tennis results) - Carlos Alcaraz impressively overcame Novak Djokovic to officially secure all 4 Grand Slam trophies in his career.
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Carlos Alcaraz officially claimed the 2026 Australian Open championship after a 3-1 victory (2-6; 6-2; 6-3; 7-5) over Novak Djokovic in the final that ended on the evening of February 1st Vietnam time.
Alcaraz started the match very toughly as Djokovic played exceptionally well, reminiscent of his peak form from 10 years ago: outstanding serves, powerful backhand and forehand shots, showing no fear against the young opponent in long rallies.
However, from the second set onward, Alcaraz regained his best rhythm, defending excellently and leaving Djokovic helpless. Several times, the top seed denied Djokovic’s attempts to create highlights with his top-notch defense.
As the match progressed, endurance increasingly favored Carlitos, who made no mistakes to close out the final in four sets.
This is Alcaraz’s first Australian Open title, making him the youngest player in tennis history to complete the Career Grand Slam (winning all 4 majors). Conversely, Novak Djokovic missed the chance to claim his 25th Major and officially surpass the legend Margaret Court.
| Set 1 | Set 2 | Set 3 | Set 4 | Set 5 | Score | |
| Novak Djokovic | 6 | 2 | 3 | 5 | - | 1 |
| Carlos Alcaraz | 2 | 6 | 6 | 7 | - | 3 |
Final result, Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic 3-1 (2-6; 6-2; 6-3; 7-5) to win his first Australian Open, becoming the youngest player ever to complete the Career Grand Slam.
Set 4: Djokovic 5-7 Alcaraz
5-7:Djokovic falters and the championship belongs to Carlos Alcaraz!!!
5-6:Alcaraz continues serving with great consistency
5-5:Set 4 is likely heading to a tiebreak.
4-5:No mistakes from Alcaraz.
4-4: Crucial point for Nole.
3-4:Alcaraz remains very proactive.
3-3:The fourth set remains tightly contested.
2-3:Alcaraz responds strongly with a love game, finishing it with two consecutive aces.
2-2:A clean game for Djokovic.
1-2:Djokovic’s poor return gives an easy game to Alcaraz.
1-1:Despite facing 6 break points, Djokovic’s experience and resilience at 38 keep him standing.
0-1:Alcaraz starts set 4 well with excellent serving.
Alcaraz serves first in set 4 — the first time serving first in today’s final.
Set 3: Djokovic 3-6 Alcaraz
3-6:After saving 4 set points and 4 deuce points, Djokovic fails on the fifth set point with a poor down-the-line backhand. Alcaraz wins set 3 to take a 2-1 lead.
3-5:Djokovic tries for a return winner but fails. Carlitos is very close to clinching set 3.
3-4:Djokovic needs a strong first serve to score. Alcaraz’s defense is outstanding.
2-4:Djokovic is breathing heavily. Although Alcaraz’s game is not perfect, he manages to overcome difficulties.
2-3:Weak serves and backhands have put Djokovic in trouble. Alcaraz gets a break point to lead in set 3. Nole shows signs of fatigue.
2-2: Both players exchange the most exciting rallies so far, with Alcaraz counterattacking for a winner after Djokovic’s skillful ATP shot. Carlitos’s strong defense helps him withstand Nole’s precise ball control.
2-1:Djokovic’s impressive forehands and down-the-line backhands make this game easy.
1-1:A clean game for Alcaraz.
1-0:The first serve game is tough for Djokovic, but he manages to get the points he needs.
Djokovic serves first in set 3.
Set 2: Djokovic 2-6 Alcaraz
2-6:Alcaraz takes the second set. The final score is now tied 1-1.
2-5:Another break. Djokovic makes many errors and hardly has a chance to turn things around in set 2.
2-4:Excellent serving, love game for Alcaraz.
2-3:Djokovic’s aggressive net play helps him score easily on his serve game.
1-3:Djokovic had a chance to break back but failed. This boosts Alcaraz’s confidence to push forward in this set.
1-2: Carlos Alcaraz’s first break point in this match after Djokovic’s sloppy net approach. Alcaraz’s continuous pressure pays off.
1-1:A series of quality shots leads to a clean game for Alcaraz.
1-0:The opening game of set 2 was tough for Djokovic. Alcaraz put heavy pressure to lead 30-0, but Djokovic fought back with a forehand and finished the game with a delicate drop shot to get his first point.
Djokovic serves first in set 2.
Set 1: Djokovic 6-2 Alcaraz
6-2: CLASS! The only question is whether Nole can maintain this level in the following sets.
5-2:Djokovic’s second love game in this match.
4-2:Alcaraz started poorly, trailing 30-0 to Djokovic, but adjustments to his serve and baseline shots paid off. A crucial point for Carlitos aiming to regain the lost break point.
4-1:Djokovic’s first serve has been very effective so far.
3-1: Break point for Djokovic! Nole starts the game with heavy spin forehands, then capitalizes on double faults and errors from Alcaraz to get a chance to break. Due to Carlitos’s excellent defense, Djokovic needed a third break opportunity to finally take the lead in the opening set.
2-1: A clean game for Djokovic.
1-1:A favorable game for Carlos Alcaraz with a series of quality serves and follow-up shots.
1-0: Strong forehands give Novak Djokovic a good start in this Australian Open final.
Djokovic serves first in the 2026 Australian Open final. The match begins (Djokovic left, Alcaraz right).
| Date | Tournament | Matchup | Score |
| 30/1/2026 | Australian Open | Novak Djokovic 3-2 Jannik Sinner | 3-6; 6-3; 4-6; 6-4; 6-4 |
| 28/1/2026 | Novak Djokovic0-2 Lorenzo Musetti | 4-6; 3-6; 3-1 (Musetti retired) | |
| 26/1/2026 | Novak Djokovicvs Jakub Mensik | Mensik withdrew | |
| 24/1/2026 | Novak Djokovic3-0 Botic Van De Zandschulp | 6-3; 6-4; 7-6 | |
| 22/1/2026 | Novak Djokovic3-0 Francesco Maestrelli | 6-3; 6-2; 6-2 |
| Date | Tournament | Matchup | Score |
| 30/1/2026 | Australian Open | Carlos Alcaraz3-2 Alexander Zverev | 6-4; 7-6; 6-7; 6-7; 7-5 |
| 27/1/2026 | Carlos Alcaraz3-0 Alex De Minaur | 7-5; 6-2; 6-1 | |
| 25/1/2026 | Carlos Alcaraz3-0 Tommy Paul | 7-6; 6-4; 7-5 | |
| 23/1/2026 | Carlos Alcaraz3-0 Corentin Moutet | 6-2; 6-4; 6-1 | |
| 21/1/2026 | Carlos Alcaraz3-0 Yannick Hanfmann | 7-6; 6-3; 6-2 |
| Date | Tournament | Matchup | Score |
| 6/9/2025 | US Open | Novak Djokovic 0-3 Carlos Alcaraz | 4-6; 6-7; 2-6 |
| 21/1/2025 | Australian Open | Novak Djokovic3-1 Carlos Alcaraz | 4-6; 6-4; 6-3; 6-4 |
| 4/8/2024 | Olympic Paris | Novak Djokovic2-0 Carlos Alcaraz | 7-6; 7-6 |
| 14/7/2024 | Wimbledon | Novak Djokovic 0-3Carlos Alcaraz | 2-6; 2-6; 6-7 |
| 19/11/2023 | ATP Finals | Novak Djokovic2-0 Carlos Alcaraz | 6-3; 6-2 |
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