MELBOURNE, Jan 20, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Carlos Alcaraz's new-look serve at the Australian Open has been compared to Novak Djokovic and the Serbian great says he is expecting a slice of the Spanish superstar's winnings. Eagled-eyed fans noticed that his more compact action now bears a striking resemblance to Djokovic, who was asked about it after coasting into the second round at Melbourne Park. "Then when I saw him here, I told him we have to talk about a percentage of his winnings. Asked about his new serve ahead of the tournament, Alcaraz said he was flattered by the comparison to Djokovic, he insisted it was a coincidence. I didn't think about, or I wasn't thinking about making the same serve as Djokovic," he told reporters.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 20, 2026 05:48 UTC