Australian Open Men’s Final: Djokovic Short of All-Time Slam Mark

Djokovic still has his strong serve and textbook form at age 38, but Alcaraz, 22, won in four sets. The Serb remains tied with Margaret Court at 24 titles.

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz speaks as runner-up Novak Djokovic of Serbia looks on after their men's singles final at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Feb. 1, 2026. Martin Keep/AFP via Getty Images

Novak Djokovic fell short of going over the top Down Under.

The grizzled veteran, who dropped a four-setter to Carlos Alcaraz in the final of the Australian Open on Sunday, was as smooth and precise as ever during his march to the championship match.