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Carlos Alcaraz will play against De Minaur in the 2026 Australian Open. Photo: gettyimages

Alcaraz and Djokovic to play exhibition matches at Rod Laver Arena this Thursday

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The exhibition matches prior to the first Grand Slam of the season are already a classic of this week, and the 2026 Australian Open has organized an unforgettable day for this Thursday, January 15. In a Rod Laver Arena expected to be full of fans, Novak Djokovic will face Frances Tiafoe starting at 5:00 PM local time, which is 7:00 AM in Spain. Subsequently, not before 7:00 PM local time, translating to 9:00 AM in Spain, Carlos Alcaraz will face Álex de Miñaur.

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Alcaraz and amazing parallels with Djokovic's serve.

The similarities between Alcaraz's 'new' serve and Djokovic's, more noticeable than ever

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One of the great novelties that the preseason of Carlos Alcaraz has brought us is the new modification made to his serve. Showing an undeniable parallelism to the preparation movement of Novak Djokovic, the similarities have been highlighted more than ever in his first training sessions at Rod Laver Arena. With a much more curved right wrist and the edge of the racket pointing to the ground, in addition to a more closed racket face (although not as horizontal to the ground as the Serbian's), Carlos seeks more ease and power in his serve... and has learned from one of the best in the sport.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Los parecidos entre el "nuevo" saque de Alcaraz y el de Djokovic, más notorios que nunca

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Carlos Alcaraz is already training at Rod Laver Arena.

The incredible list of training sessions on the first Wednesday of the Australian Open: Alcaraz, with a top-5

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The 2026 Australian Open has opened its doors in grand style, determined to make the first week an unparalleled spectacle. What was once shrouded in secrecy is now a series of open-air training sessions that fill the Rod Laver Arena with spectators... and this Wednesday's lineup is no trivial matter. Carlos Alcaraz will face a top-10 player once again, this time Alexander Zverev; also in action will be Novak Djokovic, who will train alongside Daniil Medvedev, and Jannik Sinner, who will share the court with Taylor Fritz. The lineup on Wednesday is truly remarkable.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El increíble listado de entrenamientos en el primer miércoles del Open de Australia: Alcaraz, con un top-5

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Djokovic is already training in Melbourne under the watchful eye of the Australians. Photo: Getty

Djokovic is already training in Melbourne under the watchful eye of the Australians

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After a preseason and start to the year very different from previous editions, Novak Djokovic has already made his presence felt at the 2026 Australian Open. Despite not having played any previous tournaments, the anticipation is high regarding the Serbian, with the uncertainty of how far he can go and if he will be able to compete with Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner in five-set battles.

 

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Djokovic ya entrena en Melbourne bajo la atenta mirada de los australianos

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Djokovic is already in Melbourne and will have his first training at the Australian Open with Lehecka on Tuesday. Photo: Gettyimages

Djokovic will have his first training session at the Australian Open with Lehecka on Tuesday

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After resigning from participating in the ATP Adelaide, Novak Djokovic is already in Melbourne, and this Tuesday he will train at the Australian Open facilities before attempting to secure his 11th title in the Oceanic country. The Serbian will train at 14:30 local time, 4:30 in the morning in Spain, alongside Jiri Lehecka on Rod Laver. This way, Djokovic returns to Melbourne Park a year after leaving injured from the semifinals against Alexander Zverev, receiving a loud boo from the Australian crowd.

 

 

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Djokovic realizará este martes su primer entrenamiento en el Open de Australia con Lehecka

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Carlos Alcaraz will play against De Minaur in the 2026 Australian Open. Photo: gettyimages

Alcaraz and Djokovic to play exhibition matches at Rod Laver Arena this Thursday

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The exhibition matches prior to the first Grand Slam of the season are already a classic of this week, and the 2026 Australian Open has organized an unforgettable day for this Thursday, January 15. In a Rod Laver Arena expected to be full of fans, Novak Djokovic will face Frances Tiafoe starting at 5:00 PM local time, which is 7:00 AM in Spain. Subsequently, not before 7:00 PM local time, translating to 9:00 AM in Spain, Carlos Alcaraz will face Álex de Miñaur.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz y Djokovic disputarán este jueves partidos de exhibición en la Rod Laver Arena

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Alcaraz and amazing parallels with Djokovic's serve.

The similarities between Alcaraz's 'new' serve and Djokovic's, more noticeable than ever

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One of the great novelties that the preseason of Carlos Alcaraz has brought us is the new modification made to his serve. Showing an undeniable parallelism to the preparation movement of Novak Djokovic, the similarities have been highlighted more than ever in his first training sessions at Rod Laver Arena. With a much more curved right wrist and the edge of the racket pointing to the ground, in addition to a more closed racket face (although not as horizontal to the ground as the Serbian's), Carlos seeks more ease and power in his serve... and has learned from one of the best in the sport.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Los parecidos entre el "nuevo" saque de Alcaraz y el de Djokovic, más notorios que nunca

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Carlos Alcaraz is already training at Rod Laver Arena.

The incredible list of training sessions on the first Wednesday of the Australian Open: Alcaraz, with a top-5

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🎾 Arribage/Olivetti vs Carreno Busta/Cervantes
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Watch the match on Bet365

The 2026 Australian Open has opened its doors in grand style, determined to make the first week an unparalleled spectacle. What was once shrouded in secrecy is now a series of open-air training sessions that fill the Rod Laver Arena with spectators... and this Wednesday's lineup is no trivial matter. Carlos Alcaraz will face a top-10 player once again, this time Alexander Zverev; also in action will be Novak Djokovic, who will train alongside Daniil Medvedev, and Jannik Sinner, who will share the court with Taylor Fritz. The lineup on Wednesday is truly remarkable.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El increíble listado de entrenamientos en el primer miércoles del Open de Australia: Alcaraz, con un top-5

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Djokovic is already training in Melbourne under the watchful eye of the Australians. Photo: Getty

Djokovic is already training in Melbourne under the watchful eye of the Australians

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After a preseason and start to the year very different from previous editions, Novak Djokovic has already made his presence felt at the 2026 Australian Open. Despite not having played any previous tournaments, the anticipation is high regarding the Serbian, with the uncertainty of how far he can go and if he will be able to compete with Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner in five-set battles.

 

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Djokovic ya entrena en Melbourne bajo la atenta mirada de los australianos

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Djokovic is already in Melbourne and will have his first training at the Australian Open with Lehecka on Tuesday. Photo: Gettyimages

Djokovic will have his first training session at the Australian Open with Lehecka on Tuesday

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After resigning from participating in the ATP Adelaide, Novak Djokovic is already in Melbourne, and this Tuesday he will train at the Australian Open facilities before attempting to secure his 11th title in the Oceanic country. The Serbian will train at 14:30 local time, 4:30 in the morning in Spain, alongside Jiri Lehecka on Rod Laver. This way, Djokovic returns to Melbourne Park a year after leaving injured from the semifinals against Alexander Zverev, receiving a loud boo from the Australian crowd.

 

 

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Djokovic realizará este martes su primer entrenamiento en el Open de Australia con Lehecka

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