Turning defence into dominance: Carlos Alcaraz’s tactical masterstroke that toppled Novak Djokovic in Melbourne

Trust Carlos Alcaraz to know a thing or two about ending Novak Djokovic’s supremacy on his favoured surfaces. In 2023, the Serb was a four-time defending champion at Wimbledon, back…

Carlos Alcaraz becomes youngest to achieve career Grand Slam, defeats Novak Djokovic to win maiden Australian Open

Carlos Alcaraz, 22, won his maiden Australian Open on Sunday after he defeated Novak Djokovic in the men’s singles final at the Rod Laver Arena. The Spaniard dropped the first…

Old order vs new: How Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz’s contrasting weapons shape the Australian Open final

From being an afterthought in a tournament he has won a record 10 times, Novak Djokovic needed just one match to force his way back into the conversation. Suddenly, the…

Rafael Nadal’s definitive answer on who he is rooting for in Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz final: ‘If Novak wins…’

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic fought through a pair of blockbuster five-set matches in their respective semifinals, and are now set for a headline cross-generational encounter in the final of…

‘I hope I have enough gas’: Novak Djokovic on going toe-to-toe with Carlos Alcaraz in Australian Open final

Novak Djokovic defeated defending champion Jannik Sinner to set up a blockbuster Australian Open final showdown against Carlos Alcaraz. The Spaniard, whose semifinal clash was before the Serbian’s, survived a…

Lorenzo Musetti’s journey to Australian Open quarterfinals amid personal challenges; sets up Novak Djokovic clash

Lorenzo Musetti has had to mature quickly to get into an Australian Open quarterfinal for the first time, and to be facing Novak Djokovic. The 23-year-old Italian is without two…

Novak Djokovic makes ‘copyright’ claim on Carlos Alcaraz, wants ‘tribute and Australian Open prize money slice’

Novak Djokovic on Monday jokingly accused Carlos Alcaraz of stealing his serve motion after claiming his 100th Australian Open win with a routine victory over Pedro Martinez at Rod Laver…

Novak Djokovic’s health worry fuels Australian Open uncertainty after Serb lasts just 12 minutes in practice

Less than a week before the start of the 2026 Australian Open, Novak Djokovic showed fresh signs of health concerns, fuelling doubts over his participation in the season’s first Grand…

Carlos Alcaraz planned shock coaching switch to Andy Murray, but Novak Djokovic spoiled the move: Report

Alcaraz came under Ferrero’s guidance at the age of 15 and went on to enjoy a golden spell, winning six Grand Slam titles, two each at the French Open, Wimbledon…

David Beckham and Novak Djokovic light up Qatar Grand Prix paddock as F1 weekend becomes red carpet event

Updated on: Dec 02, 2025 08:51 am IST Djokovic was in Qatar as a special guest of the organisers and stole part of the show even before the lights went…