Carlos Alcaraz, the top Spanish player and Serbian legend Novak Djokovic are set for the final clash of the Australian Open 2026 men’s singles. The 2026 Australian Open final will be the 10th time Alcaraz and Djokovic have played against each other. Their last game was five months ago at the US Open, where Alcaraz won. However, they also played a famous match for the Olympic gold medal in 2024, which Djokovic won.
If Alcaraz wins the match, he would become the youngest man ever to complete the career Grand Slam, surpassing the benchmark set by compatriot Rafael Nadal. The Australian Open is the only tournament missing from Alcaraz’s collection, and this is the first time he has come beyond the quarter-finals in the hard-court season opener Grand Slam.
Djokovic is trying to win his 25th major trophy. If he wins, he will break the all-time world record currently held by Margaret Court. At the age of 38, Djokovic is trying to win his first major trophy since the US Open three years ago. If he wins, he will become the oldest man ever to win a Grand Slam title, breaking a record that Ken Rosewall has held for a very long time.
When and where to watch Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic, Australian Open 2026 men’s singles tennis final
Match: Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic, Australian Open 2026 final
Date: February 1, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 2:00 PM IST
Venue: Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne Park, Australia
How to watch Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic, Australian Open 2026 men’s singles tennis final live
TV channel: Sony Sports Network
Digital streaming platform: Sony LIV for live streaming and highlights in India
ATP Live Rankings (Top 10) — January 31, 2026
| Rank | Player | Age | Official Points | +/- | Dropping | Next Best |
| 1 | Carlos Alcaraz | 22 | 12,950 (+900) | — | 0 | 13,650 |
| 2 | Jannik Sinner | 24 | 10,300 (-1200) | — | 2,000 | 11,500 |
| 3 | Novak Djokovic | 38 | 5,280 (+500) | +1 | 800 | 5,980 |
| 4 | Alexander Zverev | 28 | 4,605 (-500) | -1 | 1,300 | 5,105 |
| 5 | Lorenzo Musetti | 23 | 4,405 (+300) | — | 100 | 4,105 |
| 6 | Alex de Minaur | 26 | 4,080 | — | 400 | 4,080 |
| 7 | Taylor Fritz | 28 | 3,940 (+100) | +2 | 100 | 3,840 |
| 8 | Felix Auger-Aliassime | 25 | 3,725 (-265) | +1 | 300 | 3,990 |
| 9 | Ben Shelton | 23 | 3,600 (-400) | -2 | 800 | 4,000 |
| 10 | Alexander Bublik | 28 | 3,235 (+170) | — | 0 | 3,065 |