Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz are locked at one set apiece in a final that already reads like a generational crossroads. Djokovic took the first set 6-2 with a vintage early surge, then Alcaraz responded in kind, winning the second 6-2 to level the contest at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne Park. Alcaraz answered in the second, but Djokovic reeled off three straight games to lead 4-1 before closing out the set 6-2. The momentum shifted in the second set as Alcaraz began to control longer rallies and press Djokovic into errors. The second set featured flashes of Alcaraz's trademark intensity and shot-making.

Source: Mint February 01, 2026 13:06 UTC