Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz head-to-head stats [2026]

Novak Djokovic moved one inch closer to winning his record-extending 25 Grand Slam title on Friday when he defeated World No. 2 Jannik Sinner 3-6, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 to enter his 38th Grand Slam final. On Sunday, he will go against World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz, who himself is aiming for his maiden Australian Open and is on road to become the youngest player to achieve 'Career Slam'.

Before the duo go against each other in what could be a battle of the generations, we present you all the information you need about the Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz, Australian Open 2026 men's singles final. Moreover, we will also present you the in detailed Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz head-to-head stats.

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz - AO 2026 final details

Men's Singles final: Sunday, February 1, 2026
Venue: Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne Park
Time: 7:30 PM AEDT | 2 PM IST

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz head-to-head

Year	Winner	Event	Round	Score
2025	Carlos Alcaraz	US Open	Semifinal	6-4, 7-6(4), 6-2
2025	Novak Djokovic	Australian Open	Quarterfinal	4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4
2024	Novak Djokovic	Paris Olympics	Final	7-6(3), 7-6(2)
2024	Carlos Alcaraz	Wimbledon	Final	6-2, 6-2, 7-6(4)
2023	Novak Djokovic	Nitto ATP Finals	Semifinal	6-3, 6-2
2023	Novak Djokovic	ATP Masters 1000 Cincinnati	Final	5-7, 7-6(7), 7-6(4)
2023	Carlos Alcaraz	Wimbledon	Final	1-6, 7-6(6), 6-1, 3-6, 6-4
2023	Novak Djokovic	Roland Garros	Semifinal	6-3, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1
2022	Carlos Alcaraz	ATP Masters 1000 Madrid	Semifinal	6-7(5), 7-5, 7-6(5)

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Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz: Form against each other

Since the start of 2024, Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz have faced each other four times. The Serbian legend have won the fixture twice while Carlos won the rest of the two matches against Novak.

Even in finals, the winning percentage is also 50-50 with Carlos winning the Wimbledon final while Novak Djokovic winning the Paris Olympics 2024 final.

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz: Overall H2H stats

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz have faced each other nine times so far in their career. Novak, the Sabian legend, has won five times against the young Spaniard, while Carlos, who himself is a fan of Novak, has tested win four times.

Total match	Novak Djokovic	Carlos Alcaraz
9	5	4

Djokovic's 2025 performance

"History is on the line for the both of us..." - Novak Djokovic

No matter the result, history will be made in the Australian Open 2026 Final. Who will win, Alcaraz or Djokovic?#LaverCup #TennisUnrivaled pic.twitter.com/WkhH9ChJXj
— Laver Cup (@LaverCup) February 1, 2026

Despite being at the fag end of his career, Novak Djokovic had a decent 2025 by reaching semi-finals of all four Grand Slams. Not only that, he also became the oldest one to achieve that feat. However, it was the first time since 2017 that he was not able to reach the final of any of the Grand Slam.

So, finally after reaching the semi-final stage, Djokovic would suddenly be ready to get his hand to that eluded 25th Grand Slam title on Sunday when he faced Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open 2026 men's singles final.

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Alcaraz's 2025 performance

Alcaraz with the 2025 French Open title.

Carlos had a fantastic season with winning two Grand Slam titles at the US Open and also at the Roland Garros. Along with that, he also played final of Wimbledon as well. He also achieved his career-best world number one ranking for the second time in the 2025 season as well.

So, overall, the Spaniard has been in tremendous form coming into this Australian Open 2026 and will surely look for his 'Career Slam' during the 2026 season.