What time is the Australian Open final between Djokovic and Alcaraz?

The Australian Open men’s final between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. local time (AEDT) on Sunday at Rod Laver Arena.

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MELBOURNE — For viewers in the United States, the match starts at 3:30 a.m. ET, while audiences in the United Kingdom can watch from 8:30 a.m. GMT.

The final pits the 24-time Grand Slam champion against the world number one in a generational clash with history at stake.

Djokovic, 38, reached the final after a four-hour semi-final win over defending champion Jannik Sinner, becoming the oldest man in the Open Era to reach the Melbourne title match.

Alcaraz advanced after a five-hour and 27-minute marathon against Alexander Zverev — the longest semi-final in tournament history — raising questions about recovery ahead of Sunday’s match.

The rivals meet for the 10th time, with Djokovic holding a narrow 5-4 head-to-head advantage and a 3-1 edge on hard courts.

Tactically, the contest is expected to be shaped by extended baseline rallies, with Djokovic’s defensive resilience tested by Alcaraz’s pace and variety.

Broadcasters including Nine Network (Australia), ESPN (Americas) and Eurosport/Discovery+ (Europe) will carry the match live, with streaming available on regional platforms and the official Australian Open app.

Djokovic is bidding for a record 25th Grand Slam title and an 11th Australian Open crown, while Alcaraz seeks his first title in Melbourne and a step closer to a career Grand Slam.