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Djokovic steals show as Australian Open finally ignites

A slow-burning Australian Open looks set for a final weekend flourish after Novak Djokovic takes the limelight once again in Melbourne.

How to follow Australian Open across the BBC

The Australian Open has entered its final stages, with Jannik Sinner unable to defend his title - and you can follow it across the BBC.

Australian Open: Novak Djokovic on cusp of maybe his greatest achievement ever

He's won 24 Grand Slams, but No. 25 would be the most satisfying — not to mention improbable — of all.

Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz Australian Open final guarantees history will be made

Carlos Alcaraz punched his ticket to the 2026 Australian Open final in an instant classic with Alexander Zverev. The Spanish player needed over five hours to move past the German star, beating him in five sets despite dealing with cramps…

Pat Cash questions Alexander Zverev’s level after Australian Open loss to Carlos Alcaraz

Alexander Zverev was one game away from a place in the Australian Open final… But he couldn’t quite get over the line, as Zverev lost to Carlos Alcaraz, 4-6, 6-7, 7-6, 7-6, 5-7, in a five-hour, 27-minute classic on Rod Laver Arena. The German had fought back brilliantly from two sets down, taking advantage of Alcaraz’s cramps, to force a decider.

CoCo Vandeweghe shares verdict on Carlos Alcaraz disputed behaviour over Alexander Zverev

Carlos Alcaraz’s path to his first Australian Open final was not without its share of talking points, as some fans felt his behaviour during the match crossed a line. At one stage, it looked like he might cruise through the semi-finals without much trouble.

Ageless Djokovic beats Sinner in five-set thriller to reach Australian Open final

On a day when this Australian Open finally flamed into life, Novak Djokovic scored one of the greatest victories of his career. His five-set triumph over Jannik Sinner ended the series of identikit major finals and left him needing just one more win – over Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday – to land an unprecedented 25th major title.

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Djokovic steals show as Australian Open finally ignites

How to follow Australian Open across the BBC

Australian Open: Novak Djokovic on cusp of maybe his greatest achievement ever

Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz Australian Open final guarantees history will be made

Pat Cash questions Alexander Zverev’s level after Australian Open loss to Carlos Alcaraz

CoCo Vandeweghe shares verdict on Carlos Alcaraz disputed behaviour over Alexander Zverev

Ageless Djokovic beats Sinner in five-set thriller to reach Australian Open final

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