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Novak Djokovic reflects on Australian Open near miss after Carlos Alcaraz defeat

The 38-year-old reached his first major final since 2024 but lost in four sets to Carlos Alcaraz.

The Independent UK · Feb 2

Too much, too late: should the Australian Open finals be played at an earlier time?

Our writers on the case for and against bringing the men’s and women’s singles deciders forward into the afternoon

The Guardian - AU · Feb 2

Luke Littler hailed as ‘greatest dart player ever’ after World Masters triumph

The 19-year-old downed his main rival and defending champion Luke Humphries in the Milton Keynes final

The Independent UK · Feb 1

Djokovic falls short of a 25th major title as Alcaraz triumphs in Australia. It's still his mission

Novak Djokovic missed his best chance in two years of winning a record 25th Grand Slam title when he lost the Australian Open final to 22-year-old Carlos Alcaraz

The Independent UK · Feb 1

Novak Djokovic identifies his one regret from ‘bitter’ Australian Open final defeat

The 38-year-old was proud of his record-breaking run to the final and praised Carlos Alcaraz for his ‘legendary’ achievement of completing the career grand slam

The Independent UK · Feb 1

‘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

The Guardian - UK · Feb 1

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

The Guardian - UK · Feb 1

Carlos Alcaraz: I’ve more goals in sight after making history at Australian Open

The 22-year-old defeated Novak Djokovic to become the youngest man to win all four grand slam titles.

The Independent UK · Feb 1

Carlos Alcaraz reveals his next tattoo after winning Australian Open

After inking a strawberry for Wimbledon, an Eiffel Tower for his French Open and adding the Statue of Liberty for the US Open, Alcaraz has revealed his latest mark

The Independent UK · Feb 1

‘Job finished’: Carlos Alcaraz’s camera message sums up ‘legendary’ career grand slam

‘Job finished. 4/4 complete’ Alcaraz wrote after putting his name into the history books by winning the Australian Open to complete the career grand slam

The Independent UK · Feb 1