Archive · 1 Feb 2026
Alcaraz vs Djokovic in Australian Open Final
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic are playing in the final match of the Australian Open 2026.
Alcaraz won a very long and tough match against Alexander Zverev in the semi-finals, but he had to take a medical timeout because his leg hurt.
Zverev was upset about this.
Djokovic, who is older, said he thinks Alcaraz might recover faster because he is younger.
They will play the final match on February 1st at the Rod Laver Arena.
Djokovic has won more matches against Alcaraz, but Alcaraz won their last match.
You can watch the final match on Sony Sports Network or the Sony Liv App in India.
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic will face off in the Australian Open 2026 final on February 1st at Rod Laver Arena.
Alcaraz won a grueling five-hour, 27-minute semi-final match against Alexander Zverev, taking a medical timeout for right thigh discomfort.
Djokovic, who is older, believes Alcaraz may recover faster due to the age difference.
Djokovic leads their head-to-head record 5-4, with Alcaraz winning their most recent match at the 2025 US Open.
The final match will be broadcast on Sony Sports Network and live-streamed on the Sony Liv App in India.
- Who
- Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic
- What
- Australian Open 2026 men's singles final
- When
- February 1, 2026
- Where
- Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Australia
- Why
- To compete for the Australian Open title and Djokovic's potential 25th Grand Slam
- Match Result
- Carlos Alcaraz won 6-4, 7-6 (7-5), 6-7 (3-7), 6-7 (4-7), 7-5
- Match Duration
- Five hours and 27 minutes
- Injury Location
- Right adductor
- Tournament Regulations
- Medical timeouts are not permitted for muscle cramping
- Zverev's Reaction
- Called the officials' decision 'bu******' but accepted his physical limitations
- Final Match Date
- February 1, 2026
- Final Match Time
- 2:00 p.m. IST (7:30 p.m. local time)
- Final Match Venue
- Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Australia
- Head-to-Head Record
- Djokovic leads 5-4
- Broadcast Channel in India
- Sony Sports Network
- Live Stream in India
- Sony Liv App
Sources
Alcaraz Defends Controversial Timeout That Left Zverev Fuming: 'I Didn't...'
Australian Open 2026, Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic final: All you need to know including live streaming, time, H2H
