{"id":17246,"date":"2026-01-30T15:05:58","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T15:05:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/microvibenews.com\/?p=17246"},"modified":"2026-01-30T15:05:58","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T15:05:58","slug":"australian-open-2026-novak-djokovic-and-carlos-alcaraz-win-five-set-epics-to-reach-final","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/microvibenews.com\/?p=17246","title":{"rendered":"Australian Open 2026: Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz win five-set epics to reach final"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Novak Djokovic will meet Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open final after both players maintained their respective bids for history by coming through five-set epics on an extraordinary day in Melbourne.<\/b><\/p>\n

The 38-year-old Djokovic will have his latest shot at a record 25th major triumph – the sole unfulfilled ambition of his illustrious career – after the Serb came from behind to beat two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner 3-6 6-3 4-6 6-4 6-4 at 01:30 local time.<\/p>\n

Spain’s Alcaraz earlier came through 6-4 7-6 (7-5) 6-7 (3-7) 6-7 (4-7) 7-5 after an enthralling five hours and 27 minutes against Alexander Zverev.<\/p>\n

But the scorelines barely hint at the drama that occurred in both semi-finals.<\/p>\n

The men’s singles final takes place on Sunday, after world number one Aryna Sabalenka and former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina meet in Saturday’s women’s showpiece.<\/p>\n

More to follow.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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