AUSTRALIAN OPEN

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Novak Djokovic: Carlos Alcaraz is a 'legendary tennis player' despite his age

Novak Djokovic paid glowing tribute to Carlos Alcaraz after the Spaniard defeated him in the Australian Open men's singles final, describing the 22-year-old as "a legend".

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Triumphant Carlos Alcaraz responds to critics in wake of Australian Open win

2026 Australian Open champion Carlos Alcaraz had choice words for all his doubters after collecting his seventh grand slam on Sunday.

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Incredible Carlos Alcaraz makes career Grand Slam history with Australian Open crown

Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest player to achieve the career grand slam when he defeated Novak Djokovic in the 2026 Australian Open final on Sunday.

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Calculated chaos: How Elena Rybakina’s risk game toppled world number one at Australian Open

Elena Rybakina said her willingness to take risks proved decisive in her Australian Open women’s singles final victory over Aryna Sabalenka.

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Elena Rybakina fights back to win maiden Australian Open title

Elena Rybakina came from behind in the deciding set to beat world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka and win her first Australian Open title with a 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 victory in a tense final.

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Nadal respects Djokovic's resilience but backs Alcaraz to win Australian Open title

Rafael Nadal has weighed in on Sunday's Australian Open final in Melbourne, backing compatriot Carlos Alcaraz while respecting Novak Djokovic's achievement.