Updated On: 18 January, 2026 08:50 AM IST | Melbourne | AFP
The Serbian, 38, is targeting a record-extending 11th title here and a 25th major crown. To do so he must get past Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, who have shared the last eight Grand Slams since Djokovic the 2023 US Open

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic during a practice session on the eve of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Saturday. Pic/AFP
Novak Djokovic said on Saturday that he fancies his chances at the Australian Open despite “missing a bit of juice” in the legs, declaring he can still beat anyone on his day.
The Serbian, 38, is targeting a record-extending 11th title here and a 25th major crown. To do so he must get past Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, who have shared the last eight Grand Slams since Djokovic the 2023 US Open.