When is it and how to watch Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz on TV

The Australian Open has a golden finale to look forward to on Sunday when Novak Djokovic faces Carlos Alcaraz in the men’s singles final.

Djokovic is into his 11th Melbourne final after ending his streak of semifinal exits at four consecutive majors. Alcaraz is into his first title match at the Australian Open, and aiming to be the youngest man ever to complete a career Grand Slam.

The semi-finals were both remarkable. In the first, Alcaraz, the world No 1, staged a fifth-set fightback to beat Alexander Zverev in match lasting five hours and 27 minutes. He then then denied bending the rules to seek medical treatment for cramp. 

In the second semi, Djokovic produced one of his speciality epics to defeat two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner. The 38-year-old battled for four hours and nine minutes to clinch a 3-6, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 victory just after 1.30am on Saturday.

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The men’s final is on Sunday, February 1, with the players due on court shortly after 8.30am GMT (7.30pm local time).

How to watch the Australian Open men’s final on TV

TNT Sports is the UK broadcaster for the Australian Open. Laura Robson hosts the coverage and is joined by match and studio analysts, including Mats Wilander, Alex Corretja, Tim Henman, and Jamie Murray.

How to watch the Australian Open men’s final on TV in the US

ESPN is the US broadcaster for the tournament and will show the final at 3.30am ET.

Where is the Australian Open held?

Melbourne Park is the venue for the Australian Open. Rod Laver Arena, which stages the final, is named in honour of the Australian tennis great. The stadium’s capacity is 15,000.

Sunday’s winner will take home £2.05m from the overall record prize pot of £55m.

It is a 16 per cent increase on last year and the largest purse in the tournament’s history.

Men’s singles prize money

• Winners: £2.05m
• Runner-up: £1.09m

Who is the defending champion?

Jannik Sinner won last year’s title – his second in successive years – but was knocked out by Djokovic in the semi-final, which ended in the early hours of Saturday morning local time.