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02/01 02:06 CST Djokovic and Alcaraz set to chase history in Australian Open
final
Djokovic and Alcaraz set to chase history in Australian Open final
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) --- Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz are both
chasing history in the Australian Open men's final on Sunday night.
Djokovic, who shares the all-time record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles, is
chasing an unprecedented 25th major championship to become the most decorated
tennis player of all time.
Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz, a 22-year-old Spaniard, is bidding to become the
youngest man ever to complete a career Grand Slam.
They both survived grueling five-setters in the semifinals on Day 13. Alcaraz
held off No. 3 Alexander Zverev on Friday. Djokovic's epic win over two-time
defending Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner ended after 1:30 a.m. Saturday.
The 10-time Australian Open winner was still doing interviews at 3 a.m. inside
the depths of Rod Laver Arena.
Djokovic's record in finals at Melbourne Park is 10-0. Alcaraz is playing his
first Australian final.
Rod Laver Arena was sold out, with ticket prices surging ahead of the
championship decider. Formalities for the final were due to start at 7:30 p.m.
local time (0830 GMT).
Conditions were cool and cloudy with some gusting breezes, and light rain
showers possible.
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AP tennis: https://apnews.com/hub/tennis
