After thrilling matches in the Australian Open semifinals, it has been decided that Novak Djokovic will face Carlos Alcaraz in the Grand Final.
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Australian Open 2026 Final: Carlos Alcaraz vs. Novak Djokovic – Date & Time
When is the Australian Open 2026 final?
The final between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic will take place on Sunday, February 1, at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne.
- ET: 3:30 a.m.
- Spanish time: 9:30 a.m.
- Local time in Melbourne: 7:30 p.m.
Carlos Alcaraz vs. Novak Djokovic: head-to-head and road to the final
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic have faced each other nine times to date, with a slight advantage for the Serbian: 5 wins for Djokovic and 4 for Alcaraz.
Their most recent encounter went to Alcaraz, who defeated Djokovic in the 2025 US Open semifinals 6-4, 7-6(4), 6-2, after suffering tough losses in earlier meetings: the Australian Open quarterfinals and the Paris 2024 Olympic final, both with Djokovic in top form or facing physical issues.
Carlos Alcaraz’s path to the final
- 1st round: def. Adam Walton (AUS) 6-3, 7-6(2), 6-2
- 2nd round: def. Yannick Hanfmann (GER) 7-6(4), 6-3, 6-2
- 3rd round: def. Corentin Moutet (FRA) 6-2, 6-4, 6-1
- Round of 16: def. Tommy Paul (USA) 7-6(6), 6-4, 7-5
- Quarterfinals: def. Alex de Miñaur (AUS) 7-5, 6-2, 6-1
- Semifinals: def. Alexander Zverev (GER) 6-4, 7-6(5), 6-7(3), 6-7(4), 7-5
Alcaraz has shown incredible endurance, coming back from sets down and maintaining top-level performance in marathon matches.
Novak Djokovic’s results at the Australian Open 2026
- 1st round: def. Pedro Martínez (ESP) 6-3, 6-2, 6-2
- 2nd round: def. Francesco Maestrelli (ITA) 6-3, 6-2, 6-2
- 3rd round: def. Botic Van de Zandschulp (NED) 6-3, 6-4, 7-6(4)
- Round of 16: def. Jakub Mensik (CZE) by retirement
- Quarterfinals: def. Lorenzo Musetti (ITA) 4-6, 3-6, 3-1, ret.
- Semifinals: def. Jannik Sinner (ITA) 3-6, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4
At 38 years old, Djokovic continues to demonstrate skill, endurance, and experience, staying among the very best in the world.
