Australian Open men's final - listen to BBC Radio 5 Live commentary (UK only)
Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic 2-6 6-2 6-3 7-5 to make history
World number one Alcaraz becomes youngest man to complete career Grand Slam
Spaniard claims a seventh Grand Slam title aged just 22
Alcaraz won French Open and US Open last year and has twice won Wimbledon
Serb great Djokovic was bidding to set new standalone record of 25 major singles titles
*Alcaraz 2-6 6-2 6-3 4-4 Djokovic
Novak Djokovic whips up the crowd into a frenzy, with Serbia flags waved passionately and chants of 'Nole' ringing out after the 38-year-old takes the opening point on Carlos Alcaraz's serve. Is this where he strikes?
*Alcaraz 2-6 6-2 6-3 4-4 Djokovic
Image source, Getty ImagesSome superb serving from Novak Djokovic helps him turn the game in his favour, but Carlos Alcaraz benefits from a missed forehand as he reaches deuce.
A man who never panics, Djokovic goes again to clinch another impressive hold under pressure with some clutch serving.
Alcaraz 2-6 6-2 6-3 4-3 Djokovic*
We've quickly arrived at the business end of the fourth set after five relatively speedy holds of serve.
Any mistakes from here could be very costly indeed, for either player.
Novak Djokovic looks up at the roof as he misses a backhand volley for 0-30, but stays in touch with a forehand winner before restoring parity with a timely first serve.
Alcaraz 2-6 6-2 6-3 4-3 Djokovic*
Pat Cash
Former Wimbledon champion on BBC Radio 5 Live
This is the time for Carlos to really get some energy back in the legs, to make some returns, for his team to be up and roaring and him to get bouncing around.
Alcaraz 2-6 6-2 6-3 4-3 Djokovic*
Carlos Alcaraz nails an ace down the middle of the court as another service game looks set to be swiftly settled.
A stunning drop shot, as he somehow absorbs a fairly hefty groundstroke, takes him to game point and he holds to 15 when Novak Djokovic misses at the net.
*Alcaraz 2-6 6-2 6-3 3-3 Djokovic
Still just one point against serve in almost four games since Novak Djokovic battled through those six break points to level the fourth set at one apiece as the Serb moves to 40-0.
Djokovic misses a backhand but gets over the line again as Carlos Alcaraz misjudges a return. On we go.
Alcaraz 2-6 6-2 6-3 3-2 Djokovic*
Annabel Croft
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live
Image source, Getty ImagesAlcaraz just has to keep his focus out here. He will be so aware of what's going on down the other end, he knows he's got to keep forging towards the finish line.
Alcaraz 2-6 6-2 6-3 3-2 Djokovic*
Anything you can do...
Carlos Alcaraz responds with a love hold of his own to edge back in front and one game closer to that trophy.
The Spaniard has only lost two points across his three service games in this fourth set. Novak Djokovic just isn't being allowed any encouragement at the moment.
*Alcaraz 2-6 6-2 6-3 2-2 Djokovic
There's no doubt that Novak Djokovic is giving absolutely everything here, Holly. It's just whether that's going to be enough...
The Serb could really do with a straightforward game here after the heroics he produced in seeing off six break points a short while ago.
Nicely done! Djokovic registers an efficient game with a hold to love. That will feel very good as he strides purposefully to the back of his court.
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No better motivation for Novak than to beat these top two back to back and lift that trophy as the undisputed GOAT. He will give it absolutely everything.
Holly
Alcaraz 2-6 6-2 6-3 2-1 Djokovic*
Carlos Alcaraz makes light work of his service game in the end, holding to 15.
After his last service game, Novak Djokovic has saved 42 of the 56 break points he has faced a this year's Australian Open.
Just incredible resilience.
The pressure is quickly put back on the Serb, who is doing a lot of stretching at the change of ends.
*Alcaraz 2-6 6-2 6-3 1-1 Djokovic
Jonathan Jurejko
BBC Sport tennis news reporter in Melbourne
Image source, Getty ImagesThere is the roar! Djokovic explodes emotionally after hanging on to the hold, with the Serbs behind the baseline responding.
Rafael Nadal is sat in that section. He awkwardly tries to look straight ahead and avoid any eye contact with his former rival.
*Alcaraz 2-6 6-2 6-3 1-1 Djokovic
Can Novak Djokovic carry that feeling into this next game and find a way through Carlos Alcaraz's serve?
That's something he hasn't managed to do since the opening set. Djokovic feeds the belief among his supporters by taking the first point.
*Alcaraz 2-6 6-2 6-3 1-1 Djokovic
Pat Cash
Former Wimbledon champion on BBC Radio 5 Live
The fight in this guy - you wouldn't expect anything less from Novak than him to keep hanging in there.
He saved a load of break points in the semi-final and it's probably a bigger ask tonight, but he's given himself a shot.
Fight like crazy and you never know what can happen.
*Alcaraz 2-6 6-2 6-3 1-1 Djokovic
Chants of Novak Djokovic's name ring around Rod Laver Arena as, after the game spills into a 12th minute, Djokovic gets another long-awaited chance to escape.
The crowd erupts as he finally gets over the line.
What a monumental effort that was. The 24-time major winner swings a defiant fist into the air.
Alcaraz 2-6 6-2 6-3 1-0 Djokovic*
A fifth break point passes by for Carlos Alcaraz.
But still Novak Djokovic can't string a run of points together.
The Serb wrong-foots the world number one with a volley as he digs deep again to save a sixth break point. This is remarkable.
Alcaraz 2-6 6-2 6-3 1-0 Djokovic*
Image source, Getty ImagesNovak Djokovic fails to take his first chance to escape. This really is must-win now with the amount of energy he has expended to stay in the game.
A fifth break point coming up for an unrelenting Carlos Alcaraz.
Alcaraz 2-6 6-2 6-3 1-0 Djokovic*
Annabel Croft
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live
Such a relief for Djokovic to get an ace like that, a quick, cheap point and not having to play a rally to eat into those legs a bit more.
Alcaraz 2-6 6-2 6-3 1-0 Djokovic*
Carlos Alcaraz guides a wonderful drop shot out of Novak Djokovic's reach to again reach break point as he looks to end his opponent's resistance.
Djokovic saves the fourth break point with an ace. On we go as the tension ramps up.
Alcaraz 2-6 6-2 6-3 1-0 Djokovic*
Nerves of steel from Novak Djokovic here!
There's no room for error and he lands an overhead inch-perfect at the back of the court to stay in the fight.
