US EditionDjokovic and Alcaraz Have Shots at Tennis History in the Australian Open Final
Djokovic aims to surpass Margaret Court's record and become tennis's oldest major winner at 38, leading head-to-head 5-4 against Alcaraz in a historic final.
- On Sunday night, Novak Djokovic enters the Australian Open final against Carlos Alcaraz, pursuing a 25th major to eclipse Margaret Court.
- Twenty years ago, Djokovic started as a chaser and eventually passed Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, and he has said the 25th major is his main motivation this season.
- In a grueling five-set semifinal, Novak Djokovic beat Jannik Sinner, two-time defending Australian Open champion, 3–6, 6–3, 4–6, 6–4, 6–4, saving eight break points and snapping a five-match losing streak.
- Alcaraz, 22 and top-ranked, seeks a Career Slam while Djokovic leads their head-to-head 5–4 and beat him at this event last year.
- A 25th title would make Djokovic the oldest man in the Open era to win a major, and he is chasing his '25 for '26' goal at age 38 against players about 15 years younger.
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What Djokovic and Alcaraz said ahead of the biggest sporting cynosure of Sunday – the history-laden Aus Open final
Djokovic eyes record 25th Slam against Alcaraz in high-stakes Australian Open final. Amid recovery, both players face pressure as they fight for history. Will the older champion or the rising star take home the prize?
Why Djokovic's quest for 25th Grand Slam has to end with a victory over Alcaraz in Australian Open final
It's been two more than two years since Novak Djokovic had won his 24th Grand Slam, going level with Margaret Court's all-time record. And on Sunday, in the Australian Open final against Carlos Alcaraz, the 38-year-old will not get a better opportunity to fulfill his burning desire for a 25th Major.
The men's final of the Australian Open will write a story on Sunday. Either 22-year-old Carlos Alcaraz wins all four Grand Slams as the youngest player or 38-year-old Novak Djokovic crowns himself as the oldest major winner of all time. The Serb has prepared for this since the season.
The legend looks to set a record while one of the top stars of today looks for a career feat on Sunday
Spain will be dawning on the television this Sunday with the final of the Australian Open. An unexpected match, given that everyone predicted another Alcaraz - Sinner for the title.But 'Mister Australia', Novak Djokovic, who adds ten titles in so many finals in Melbourne, beat the Italian this Friday in semifinals despite going to trailer throughout the meeting and despite having a negative balance of 5-0 in his previous five with the tennis pla…
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