US EditionCarlos Alcaraz Becomes Youngest Career Grand Slam Winner
At 22 years and 272 days, Alcaraz secured his seventh major and became the youngest man to win all four Grand Slam titles, ending Djokovic's 10-final unbeaten streak in Melbourne.
- On Sunday, February 1, 2026, Carlos Alcaraz beat Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 at Melbourne Park to win his first Australian Open and complete a career Grand Slam.
- Novak Djokovic entered the final chasing an unprecedented 25th major to break the all-time record he shared at 24, having won all 10 of his previous Melbourne Park finals, with both finalists reaching the decider after gruelling five-set semifinal victories against Alexander Zverev and Jannik Sinner.
- The match lasted just over three hours, with Alcaraz converting 5 of 16 breakpoints and Djokovic 2 of 6, as the 22-year-old now has seven major titles.
- Alcaraz's victory makes him the ninth man to complete a career Grand Slam, while Djokovic's first loss in a Melbourne final blocks his pursuit of a milestone 25th major.
- Djokovic quipped about a decade-long rivalry, addressed Rafa Nadal in the stands, saying `I want to speak to the legendary Rafa, who is on the stands`, and Alcaraz signed the TV camera lens with `Job finished`.
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Carlos Alcaraz wins Australian Open, is youngest to complete career Grand Slam
World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest man to win all four Grand Slam tournaments, defeating Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 to win his first Australian Open in Melbourne on Sunday.
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