Aryna Sabalenka’s soul-searching goes on after Australian Open final collapse
The world No 1 has won four and lost four grand slam finals but manner of some of those defeats leaves questions to be answered
‘Already a legend’: Djokovic’s praise for Australian Open champion Alcaraz
Novak Djokovic has called Carlos Alcaraz a legendary player after the world No 1 beat him in the Australian Open final to complete the career grand slam at the age of 22
Djokovic tries his best in time-warp final but cannot stop the pull of decline
In front of Rafael Nadal and famous actors, the 24-time grand slam champion had raucous support but could not stop Carlos Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic: Australian Open 2026 men’s singles final – as it happened
Carlos Alcaraz came from a set down to beat Novak Djokovic in four becoming, at 22 years and eight months, the youngest man to achieve a career grand slam
Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic in Australian Open final to complete career grand slam
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 to win the Australian Open men’s singles, becoming the youngest male to claim a career grand slam
‘I always believed’: Elena Rybakina relishes return to top table after Melbourne glory
Elena Rybakina said she never stopped believing she would win a second grand slam title after defeating Aryna Sabalenka to win the Australian Open
A wing and a prayer: Rybakina’s quiet resolve wrests glory from Sabalenka
To the sound of a lone bird chirping, the crash-bang wallop ultimately belonged to the underdog in a blockbuster Australian Open final
Elena Rybakina stuns Aryna Sabalenka to win Australian Open women’s singles final – as it happened
Rybakina won her first Australian Open title and avenged her loss to Sabalenka in the 2023 final after staging a third-set fightback to win 6-4, 4-6, 6-4
Elena Rybakina rocks Aryna Sabalenka to grab first Australian Open triumph
Elena Rybakina battled from 3-0 down in the final set to win a first Australian Open with a brilliant 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 win over the world No 1, Aryna Sabalenka
Durable, determined Djokovic undaunted by Alcaraz’s historic final challenge
The 38-year-old master perfectly understands the measure of the challenge against the young pretender in the Australian Open final
Novak Djokovic thanks doubters for giving him strength after Sinner success
‘There is a lot of experts that wanted to retire me,’ said Novak Djokovic after beating Jannik Sinner in a five-set epic to reach the Australian Open final
Novak Djokovic stuns Jannik Sinner in five sets: Australian Open 2026 semi-final – as it happened
Novak Djokovic set up a final against Carlos Alcaraz after defying age and logic to beat the defending champion 3-6, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 and move to within one win of a record 25th slam title
Djokovic shocks Sinner in late-night thriller to reach Australian Open final
The Serb keeps his dream of a record 25th grand slam title alive by battling past the world No 2 in five sets.
Alexander Zverev fumes over Alcaraz’s timeout for cramp in semi-final thriller
Medical breaks for cramp are against Australian Open rules but the decision is left to the attending physio and doctor, and Carlos Alcaraz won in five sets
Rybakina poses threat to Sabalenka’s bid for legendary status in Australian Open final
The world No 1 is on the verge of a fifth grand slam title, but the former Wimbledon champion has proved she can cause problems