Monday Match Analysis Alcaraz Beats Djokovic for Historic Career Grand Slam at Australian Open | Monday Match Analysis
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Feb 2, 2026 Amy Lundy, tennis analyst who breaks down strategy and player development. Joel Drucker, commentator offering tactical and historical perspective. They dissect Alcaraz’s tactical shift, stamina and offensive precision. They debate coaching changes, Djokovic’s physical trajectory, and the match’s place in Grand Slam history.
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Winning The Energy Battle
- Alcaraz won the 'energy battle' by physically extending points and forcing Novak into draining rallies.
- Those long exchanges directly contributed to breaks in subsequent Djokovic service games.
Momentum Shift After A Grueling Game
- Gill Gross noted a specific game where Djokovic looked winded after a long return game and then got broken.
- That sequence illustrated how physical points immediately impacted scoreboard momentum.
Djokovic's Legs Slowed After Set One
- Djokovic's first-serve speed and footwork visibly dropped after the first set, reducing his defensive quality.
- That decline turned his ultra-offensive first-set brilliance into costly errors later on.