Novak Djokovic says critics driving him on with history on the line in Melbourne

At 38, Djokovic is the oldest man in the open era to reach the final in Melbourne and, were he to win, he would surpass Ken Rosewall as the oldest slam champion in men’s singles.

Novak Djokovic celebrates his epic win over Jannik Sinner. Pic: Asanka Brendon Ratnayake/AP

History as well as the Australian Open title will be on the line when Carlos Alcaraz battles Novak Djokovic in the final on Sunday.

Victory for Alcaraz would make him the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam of all four major titles, while Djokovic can achieve a long-sought-after goal of becoming the first player ever to win a 25th slam trophy.