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Djokovic, Alcaraz Eye Historic Aussie Open Showdown

Feb 01, 2026

Both Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic will try to make history when they face each other in the Australian tennis Open final later today.  

Alcaraz is aiming for his first title in Melbourne, the only major title he hasn't won. 

A win will also make the 22-year-old the youngest player to complete a career Slam  

Meanwhile, victory for Djokovic will see him take sole ownership of the all-time Grand Slam record. 

He's currently tied with Margaret Court on 24 majors.  

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Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior has played down the importance of his half-time substitutions in their 3-2 win over West Ham.  

He says instead, it was more of a reflection of the team's fighting spirit.  

Rosenior made the substitutions after Chelsea went two 2 goals down at half time..  

It was the first time in the Premier League era that the Blues won a match from a 2-0 first-half deficit.  

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Liverpool boss Arne Slot has praised Ibrahima Konate, who scored in this morning's 4-1 victory over Newcastle.  

Konate he featured in this morning's match after cuttong short his compassionate leave following the death of his father.