After thrilling matches in the Australian Open semifinals, it has been decided that Novak Djokovic will face Carlos Alcaraz in the Grand Final.

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.

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