Novak Djokovic was two sets away from winning a 25th Grand Slam title, but he was denied by a defiant Carlos Alcaraz. The Serb drew first blood in the Australian Open final, but Alcaraz fought back to win the tournament and complete the Career Grand Slam.
The Australian Open has now reached its conclusion, with Elena Rybakina and Carlos Alcaraz emerging as the champions of the hard-court Grand Slam. Rybakina exacted revenge on Aryna Sabalenka, turning the tide from their Australian Open final back in 2023, which the Belarusian won.
AFC Wimbledon sign former Liverpool and Preston forward Layton Stewart on loan from Swiss side FC Thun until the end of the season.
Alexandra Eala has not dwelled on her Australian Open disappointment, where the promising young player bowed out in the opening round. Eala has a massive following and her popularity was on full display at Melbourne Park, where plenty of fans were eager to catch a glimpse of her matches.
