Summary

  • 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

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  1. Alcaraz 2-6 6-2 4-2 Djokovic*

    Novak Djokovic is in control of a point but Carlos Alcaraz chases down every ball and eventually puts away a winner into the open court, with Djokovic stranded at the net.

    15-15.

  2. 'Djokovic lacking energy'

    Alcaraz 2-6 6-2 4-2 Djokovic*

    Annabel Croft
    Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Novak Djokovic is leaning on his towel box again.

    He didn't have the energy for that extra step he needed on that final point.

  3. Alcaraz holds

    Alcaraz 2-6 6-2 4-2 Djokovic*

    A one-two punch from Carlos Alcaraz earns him game point, then Novak Djokovic nets a backhand on the stretch.

    Alcaraz, who will complete a career Grand Slam if he wins today, is edging closer to a 2-1 lead in sets.

  4. *Alcaraz 2-6 6-2 3-2 Djokovic

    A double fault by Carlos Alcaraz and it's 30-30 as he attempts to back up the break of serve.

    Another key moment incoming.

  5. *Alcaraz 2-6 6-2 3-2 Djokovic

    Pat Cash
    Former Wimbledon champion on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Novak Djokovic is not being as accurate tonight.

    He's still going to Carlos Alcaraz's backhand, but Alcaraz isn't missing them now.

  6. Alcaraz breaks

    *Alcaraz 2-6 6-2 3-2 Djokovic

    Novak Djokovic sends a forehand long on the run and Carlos Alcaraz leads for the first time in this final.

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  7. Break points Alcaraz

    Alcaraz 2-6 6-2 2-2 Djokovic*

    Novak Djokovic wide with the backhand down the line.

    Two break points for the world number one.

  8. Alcaraz 2-6 6-2 2-2 Djokovic*

    Novak Djokovic starts his service game with a double fault, his first of the match.

    Then Djokovic volleys a Carlos Alcaraz passing shot into the net.

    0-30 in favour of the Spaniard... 15-30 now as Alcaraz sends a backhand long.

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    Alcaraz should be wary, Djokovic is good at playing mind games.

    Gary

  10. Alcaraz holds

    Alcaraz 2-6 6-2 2-2 Djokovic*

    A key moment at 30-30 on the Carlos Alcaraz serve - Alcaraz finds a wonderful angle with a cross-court forehand which almost sends Novak Djokovic back down the tunnel to the locker rooms.

    The Serb can't get it back.

    Alcaraz holds from there and levels the third set.

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  11. *Alcaraz 2-6 6-2 1-2 Djokovic

    Annabel Croft
    Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live

    This was the time when Novak Djokovic broke in the first set.

    The crowd are sensing it. It's amazing the influence a big crowd can have on a match.

  12. *Alcaraz 2-6 6-2 1-2 Djokovic

    Jonathan Jurejko
    BBC Sport tennis news reporter in Melbourne

    Rod Laver Arena cannot gets its breath! Neither can Novak Djokovic.

    How on earth did Carlos Alcaraz manage to get that round-the-net shot back?!

    That was a winner 99 times out 100. Alcaraz found the one.

    Many leap to their feet as both players stand motionless and process what just happened.

  13. *Alcaraz 2-6 6-2 1-2 Djokovic

    What a point to start the next game!

    Novak Djokovic is almost in the photographers' pit as he gets to a cross-court ball, flicks it around the net post, and somehow Carlos Alcaraz gets to it to hit a winner.

    Smiles from both players after that. Alcaraz puts his finger to his ear in trademark fashion, asking for more noise from the crowd on Rod Laver Arena.

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    Whatever the outcome of this final, we are witnessing history, the passage of time, the passing of the baton, and it's a privilege. Thank you Novak.

    Tim

  15. Djokovic holds

    *Alcaraz 2-6 6-2 1-2 Djokovic

    Novak Djokovic hits a very clean forehand winner and then drills a powerful backhand down the line. Much better from the 24-time Grand Slam champion, who holds to love.

  16. Alcaraz 2-6 6-2 1-1 Djokovic*

    Annabel Croft
    Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live

    It's going to take a lot for Novak Djokovic to find that energy again.

    I think there's a sense of inevitability if Carlos Alcaraz keeps on going like this.

  17. Alcaraz 2-6 6-2 1-1 Djokovic*

    Pat Cash
    Former Wimbledon champion on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Both players are trying to manage their energy levels as best as they can.

  18. Alcaraz holds

    Alcaraz 2-6 6-2 1-1 Djokovic*

    A comfortable service hold in reply from Carlos Alcaraz, who starts the game off with a great backhand winner.

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    Djokovic did well to capitalise early, but Alcaraz seems to find another gear on the big occasions. The warm up is done. This is where the real final begins!

    Adam

  20. 'Djokovic keeps on fighting'

    *Alcaraz 2-6 6-2 0-1 Djokovic

    Annabel Croft
    Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live

    I think we've all learned over the years that even if Novak Djokovic looks like he is on the ropes, he has the ability to just keep digging in and fighting.