"That's why we're here," Federer said about the rivalry that fans and pundits expect to play out in the Australian Open final after title clashes in the other three majors. "It's a great rivalry. They play incredible tennis and the French Open final was unreal. "Their progression in the last few years is wonderful," said Federer, who lifted the last of his six Australian Open trophies in 2018. Federer said he hoped Alcaraz, who takes on 79th-ranked Australian Adam Walton in the first round, would achieve the career Grand Slam.

Source: The Telegraph January 15, 2026 08:04 UTC