Carlos Alcaraz Wins First Australian Open Title, Denies Djokovic in Four-Set Final

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic 2–6, 6–2, 6–3, 7–5 on Sunday night to claim his first Australian Open title, overcoming a slow start to deny the Serbian another crown at Rod Laver Arena.

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MELBOURNE — The 22-year-old Spaniard recovered after dropping the opening set as Djokovic capitalized on early errors and signs of fatigue following Alcaraz’s marathon semi-final earlier in the week. From the second set onward, however, the world number one began to dictate rallies with greater consistency from the baseline and improved efficiency behind his serve.

Alcaraz’s ability to win points on both first and second serve proved decisive as the match progressed. He converted five break points across the final three sets, while Djokovic struggled to create sustained pressure on return despite a strong serving percentage.

The momentum shifted early in the second set after a net-cord winner helped Alcaraz settle into longer exchanges, forcing Djokovic into extended rallies that gradually tilted the match in the Spaniard’s favor.

Djokovic showed resilience in the fourth set, saving multiple break points in a prolonged service game, but Alcaraz eventually broke in the 12th game to close out the match after three hours and two minutes.

The result denies Djokovic another Australian Open title at a venue where he has historically dominated, while delivering Alcaraz the only Grand Slam trophy that had previously eluded him.

As global audiences followed Australian Open live coverage, the final between Alcaraz and Djokovic underscored the shifting balance at the top of men’s tennis, with the sport’s current world number one overcoming one of its most decorated champions on the biggest stage in Melbourne.