Career Grand Slam
Carlos Alcaraz completes career Grand Slam with Australian Open victory
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Carlos Alcaraz won his first Australian Open title on Sunday, defeating Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 in the final to complete a career Grand Slam at age 22. This marks him as the youngest man in history to achieve the feat, surpassing Don Budge's record from 1938. The triumph adds to Alcaraz's growing legacy, highlighted by record crowds and challenging heat conditions at Melbourne Park.
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic in the 2026 Australian Open men's final to claim his first title there and complete the career grand slam at age 22. The Spaniard came back from a set down to win 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5, becoming the youngest man to achieve the feat. Rafael Nadal watched from the stands as Spain made history with two career grand slam winners in the Open Era.