Updated On: 02 February, 2026 08:40 AM IST | Melbourne | AFP
Novak Djokovic struck an emotional note after his defeat to Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open final on Sunday, admitting uncertainty over what the future holds for him. The 38-year-old Serb went down in four sets to the 22-year-old Spaniard at Rod Laver Arena, leaving him tied with Margaret Court on 24 Grand Slam titles

Novak Djokovic during his Australian Open final defeat to Carlos Alcaraz. Pic/Getty Images
Novak Djokovic said it had been “a great ride” and “God knows what happens tomorrow” after losing Sunday’s Australian Open final.
The 38-year-old Serb crashed in four sets to Spain’s 22-year-old Carlos Alcaraz at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne.