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Why Djokovic needs Melbourne win more than Alcaraz

Whoever wins Sunday's Australian Open men's singles final between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will create history.

Djokovic, 38, has been stuck on 24 Grand Slam titles since September 2023 - and one more success will take him clear of Margaret Court's record of major singles titles.

One of the young guns stopping Djokovic has been 22-year-old Alcaraz.

The Spaniard has already lifted six major trophies - and victory in Melbourne would seal a maiden Australian Open title and make him the youngest man to have won all four Grand Slams.

Unlike Alcaraz, Djokovic does not have time on his side.