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The world of tennis will be entertained and thrilled by a blockbuster Australian Open final when Carlos Alcaraz takes on Novak Djokovic at the men's 2026 final.
Carlos Alcaraz has advanced to the final by beating Alexander Zverev in a dramatic, gruelling five-set semi-final (6-4, 7-6, 6-7, 6-7, 7-5) a match lasting over five hours and 27 minutes, making it the longest Australian Open semi-final in history. This win also made him the youngest man in the Open Era to reach the final of all four Grand Slams.
Novak Djokovic defeated Jannik Sinner in another epic five-set semi-final to reach the final. The Serbian came from two sets to one to produce one of thr biggest comebacks in the competition this year.
Djokovic and Alcaraz have played several high-level matches before, including memorable Grand Slam battles, with Djokovic generally leading their head-to-head on major stages. This 2026 final is one of the most highly anticipated showdowns because it features a legendary veteran against a thrilling young star at the peak of his powers.
Djokovic is aiming to extend his record with a 25th Grand Slam title, which would further solidify his standing in tennis history. Alcaraz is aiming to complete a career Grand Slam and become the youngest man ever to do so a massive milestone for his generation
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