Carlos Alcaraz vs. Novak Djokovic: How to Watch the Australian Open Men’s Final

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Following two stunning matches, the Australian Open men’s singles final is set — Novak Djokovic upset the favorite Jannik Sinner to advance, while Carlos Alcaraz outlasted Alexander Zverev in a match that ran for over five hours. Djokovic and Alcaraz will face off on Sunday, Feb. 1, at 3:30 a.m. ET.

A win for either would be historic. Should Djokovic win, it would be his 25th Grand Slam, while Alcaraz is an Australian Open title away from completing a coveted career Grand Slam.

At a Glance: How to Watch Djokovic vs. Alcaraz Australian Open Men’s Final

The match is airing on ESPN, which is available as a standalone streaming service or through a free trial to a live TV streamer like DirecTV or Fubo. It’s slated to start at 7:30 p.m. Melbourne time, which is 3:30 a.m. ET.

DirecTV

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DirecTV is available as a streaming service and includes a five-day free trial. The Entertainment package starts at $89.99 and includes ESPN. The Tennis Channel is available with the Choice package or above.

ESPN Unlimited

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ESPN Unlimited is not available with a free trial, but the streaming service is available as a bundle with Disney+ and Hulu for a discounted rate. The standalone plan starts at $30/mo.

Fubo

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Fubo only offers a brief one-day free trial, which you can use to stream ESPN. It also includes other sports channels like FS1 and CBS Sports Network.

Djokovic vs. Alcaraz Head to Head

Djokovic and Alcaraz have met at four major events since 2024, with Alcaraz winning their last matchup at last year’s US Open semifinal and the 2024 Wimbledon Final. Djokovic prevailed over Alcaraz when they last met in the 2025 Australian Open quarterfinals and at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Alcaraz has won two grand slams apiece at the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open. But so far, the Australian Open has eluded him; this year marks the first time he has advanced past the quarterfinals. For Djokovic’s part, the Australian Open is where he has thrived; he won 10 of his 24 Grand Slams on Melbourne’s hard courts.