Carlos Alcaraz arrives at the Australian Open final carrying battle scars of his own. His semi-final against Alexander Zverev was the longest of the tournament — a five-set rollercoaster that tested legs, lungs and nerve.
Alcaraz flew early, lost control late, then found belief when it mattered most. On the brink, he dug deep, seized his moment and flipped the match — shades of his Houdini act at Roland Garros last year.
Now comes the final test: Novak Djokovic.
One match stands between Alcaraz and a Career Grand Slam.
Form says yes. History says nothing is ever easy against Djokovic.
Can Alcaraz complete the cabinet — or does the final lock remain shut?
