Djokovic beats Alcaraz in Australian Open showdown
Novak Djokovic defeated Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open on Sunday in Melbourne, winning a blockbuster clash that underlined his dominance at the season’s first Grand Slam. The Serb advanced with a composed display, using his experience to blunt Alcaraz’s power on Rod Laver Arena.
Djokovic controlled key moments, converting crucial break points and keeping his unforced errors low. “I knew I had to stay calm and trust my game,” Djokovic said after the match. “Against Carlos, any drop in level is punished.”
Alcaraz admitted he struggled to match Djokovic’s consistency. “He was better in the important points,” the Spaniard said. “I tried everything, but Novak didn’t give me much.”
Former champion Jim Courier described the match as “a reminder of why Djokovic is still the benchmark on hard courts.”
The win keeps Djokovic on course for another Australian Open title, while Alcaraz exits after another high-profile battle with his greatest rival.