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Novak Djokovic, Australian Open 2026

The mysterious physical dip in the final Novak Djokovic refuses to explain

After a flawless start, Novak Djokovic’s level plummeted from "north to south" in the 2026 Australian Open final. Despite a visible physical decline, the 38-year-old Serb refuses to share any health details to ensure the credit remains solely with Carlos Alcaraz.

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Cédric Rouquette

February 1, 2004: Federer begins record reign on top of the world with Australian Open triumph

On this day in tennis history, a record-breaking reign on top of the world began in truly inimitable fashion.

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic, Australian Open 2026

The battle of tennis geniuses: Alcaraz topples the king of Melbourne to become the youngest career Grand Slam achiever

Carlos Alcaraz made history on Sunday night, becoming the youngest man to achieve the Career Grand Slam by handing Novak Djokovic his first-ever defeat in an Australian Open final, winning 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5.

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Cédric Rouquette
Ksenia Efremova - Australian Open 2026

Ksenia Efremova, juniors Australian Open champion: The potential of a prodigy confirmed on the big stage

French 16-year-old Ksenia Efremova secured her first Junior Grand Slam title by defeating Ekaterina Tupitsyna 6-3, 7-5, proving that the immense expectations surrounding her transition to the professional circuit are well-founded.

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Cédric Rouquette
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic, 2026

The incredible historical stakes of the Australian Open men’s final: 5 legendary records on the line for Djokovic or Alcaraz

The 2026 Australian Open final between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz—their third meeting in a major final and their first outside of Wimbledon – carries monumental historical weight. Regardless of the winner, legendary records are guaranteed to be broken.

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Cédric Rouquette
On this day 31.01.2021
3 months ago

January 31, 1993: The day Courier beat Edberg to win his second consecutive Australian Open

On this day in January 31, 1993, Jim Courier defeated Stefan Edberg to...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Elena Rybakina, Australian Open 2026
3 months ago

Ice Queen of Melbourne: Elena Rybakina stuns Sabalenka to claim second Grand Slam title

Elena Rybakina secured her maiden Australian Open title and second career Grand Slam...
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Cédric Rouquette
Novak Djokovic, 2026 | © AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayak/ SIPA
3 months ago

Novak Djokovic: “This win almost equals winning a Grand Slam”

Following a historic five-set victory over Jannik Sinner at the Australian Open, Novak...
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Cédric Rouquette
Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic, Australian Open 2026
3 months ago

The king’s redemption: 38-year-old Novak Djokovic dethrones Sinner in five-set Melbourne absolute masterpiece

Novak Djokovic reached his 11th Australian Open final on Friday night by ending...
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Cédric Rouquette
Carlos Alcaraz, Australian Open 2026
3 months ago

The art of suffering: How Carlos Alcaraz refused to break in Melbourne (as he always does)

Carlos Alcaraz stated that he never thought for a single second about giving...
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Cédric Rouquette
Serena Williams OTD 30 Jan
3 months ago

January 30, 2017: The day a pregnant Serena Williams became the oldest woman in history to hold the world No 1 ranking

Every day, Tennis Majors goes back in time to look at a landmark...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Alexander Zverev, Australian Open 2026
3 months ago

Zverev slams Alcaraz’s medical timeout as « bullshit »; Spaniard says physio made the call

Alexander Zverev slammed tournament officials on Friday after Carlos Alcaraz was granted a...
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Cédric Rouquette
Michael Chang, Roland-Garros 1989
4 months ago

The 16 greatest tennis matches in which cramps drew the drama

From the clay of Roland-Garros to the humid nights in New York, the...
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Cédric Rouquette
Carlos Alcaraz - Australian Open 2026
4 months ago

Alcaraz outlasts Zverev in legendary five-set epic to reach first Australian Open final

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Alexander Zverev 6-4, 7-6 (5), 6-7 (3), 6-7 (4), 7-5...
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Cédric Rouquette
Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz, Turin 2025
4 months ago

“You have to find a way to win in the era you are given” : why winning a major just as hard now as it was in days of the Big 3

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga claims it is easier to win a Slam now than when...
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Simon Cambers
Elena Rybakina, Australian Open 2026
4 months ago

Unstoppable force: Rybakina navigates late tension to secure place in second Melbourne final

Elena Rybakina defeated Jessica Pegula 6-3, 7-6 on Thursday to reach her second...
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Cédric Rouquette
Aryna Sabalenka, Australian Open 2025
4 months ago

Jawdropping dominance: Sabalenka overpowers Svitolina to reach fourth straight Melbourne final

Aryna Sabalenka defeated Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-3 on Thursday to secure her place...
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Cédric Rouquette
Roger Federer
4 months ago

January 29, 2017: The day Roger Federer stunned Rafael Nadal in Melbourne to win his first Grand Slam title for five years

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at the biggest moments in tennis history....
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Boris Becker
4 months ago

January 28, 1996: The day Boris Becker won his final Grand Slam title

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back at some of the biggest moments in...
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Alexandre Sokolowski
Jannik Sinner, Australian Open 2026
4 months ago

Stone cold Sinner: Jannik sweeps Shelton to set up heavyweight semifinal with Djokovic

Jannik Sinner defeated Ben Shelton 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 on Wednesday night to reach...
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Cédric Rouquette