Djokovic and Alcaraz have shots at tennis history in the Australian Open final

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — In a moment of exhaustion and elation, Novak Djokovic recognized Margaret Court in the crowd and thanked her for staying up so late to watch him get within a single victory of becoming the most decorated tennis player of all time.

Australian Open 2026: Novak Djokovic stuns Jannik Sinner; Carlos Alcaraz survives five-set, five-hour thriller

The Australian Open men's semifinals produced a pair of instant classics

Novak Djokovic reaches Australian Open final after stunning win over Jannik Sinner in historic title pursuit

Novak Djokovic stunned world No. 2 Jannik Sinner in a thrilling five-set Australian Open semifinal victory, advancing to face Carlos Alcaraz in the final on Sunday.

Novak Djokovic's 2012 Australian Open Racket Sells for Record, Used to Beat Rafael Nadal in Final

While he fell short in the 2026 Australian Open final against Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic managed to claim at least one record over the weekend.

Gary Player posts heartfelt message on social media after watching Novak Djokovic reach the Australian Open final

Novak Djokovic has received a huge reaction after reaching his first Australian Open final since 2023. Djokovic beat Jannik Sinner in a five set thriller, as he set up a final meeting with world number one Carlos Alcaraz.