Alcaraz vs Djokovic Prediction 1 February 2026

🎾 Alcaraz has yet to claim victory at the Australian Open. In fact, until this season in Melbourne, he hadn't even reached the semifinals, having been knocked out in the quarterfinals twice in a row. Prior to this tournament, the Spaniard hadn't played any official ATP Tour matches this season, so he currently boasts six wins and zero losses on hard courts.

🔔 The tournament in Melbourne was relatively smooth sailing for Alcaraz up to the semifinals-he won all his matches in straight sets, leaving little chance for his opponents. In the semifinal against Alexander Zverev, it seemed to be heading the same way, but unexpectedly, the German player rallied after losing two sets and leveled the match. In the fifth set, Zverev even served for the match but ultimately lost. In that encounter, Carlos fired 12 aces, with a first-serve percentage of 65%. The match lasted five and a half hours.

🎾 Djokovic has claimed the Australian Open title 10 times and reached the final on numerous occasions. This tournament holds significant meaning for him, and here in Melbourne, the Serbian's game transforms into true sporting artistry. Considering how Novak's quarterfinal unfolded, few would have predicted him contending for the trophy.

🔔 To recap, in the quarterfinals, Djokovic dropped the first two sets to Lorenzo Musetti, but his opponent later felt pain in his leg and withdrew from the tournament. In the semifinals, "Nole" faced Jannik Sinner in an intensely thrilling match, winning in five sets. It's worth noting that Novak was always playing catch-up in terms of sets but managed to turn the tide. The 38-year-old hit 12 aces, with a first-serve accuracy of 70%.