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Alcaraz beats Djokovic in Australian Open final
22-year-old Spaniard becomes youngest to complete career Grand Slam
Published on Feb. 1, 2026
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Carlos Alcaraz, the world's top-ranked men's tennis player at 22 years old, defeated Novak Djokovic in four sets to win the Australian Open title and become the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam. Alcaraz dropped the first set but rallied to win 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 in a thrilling final that lasted over three hours.
Why it matters
Alcaraz's victory cements his status as one of the rising stars of men's tennis, surpassing even the legendary Novak Djokovic, who was seeking a record 25th Grand Slam title. At just 22, Alcaraz has now won all four major championships, a feat only accomplished by a select few players in the sport's history.
The details
Djokovic raced out to a 6-2 first set win, but Alcaraz battled back to take the next three sets and claim the title. The match featured extended rallies and brilliant shot-making from both players, with Alcaraz eventually wearing down the 38-year-old Djokovic. Alcaraz's improved fitness and scrambling ability proved crucial in the later stages of the match.
- The Australian Open final took place on Sunday, February 2, 2026.
- Alcaraz and Djokovic both played grueling five-set semifinals just days earlier to reach the final.
The players
Carlos Alcaraz
The 22-year-old Spanish tennis player who is currently the world's top-ranked men's player and has now won all four Grand Slam titles, becoming the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam.
Novak Djokovic
The 38-year-old Serbian tennis legend who was seeking a record 25th Grand Slam singles title, but fell short against the rising star Alcaraz in the Australian Open final.
Rafael Nadal
The 22-time Grand Slam champion from Spain who was in attendance at the Australian Open final to witness Alcaraz's historic achievement.
What they’re saying
“Means the world to me. It is a dream come true for me.”
— Carlos Alcaraz (tribtoday.com)
“Tennis can change on just one point. One point, one feeling, one shot can change the whole match completely.”
— Carlos Alcaraz (tribtoday.com)
“What you've been doing, the best word to describe is historic, legendary. So congratulations.”
— Novak Djokovic (tribtoday.com)
What’s next
Alcaraz will look to build on his historic Australian Open triumph and continue his dominance in the 2026 tennis season, where he will aim to defend his other Grand Slam titles and potentially add more to his growing collection.
The takeaway
At just 22 years old, Carlos Alcaraz has already cemented his place among the all-time greats of men's tennis by becoming the youngest player to complete the career Grand Slam. His victory over the legendary Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final signals the arrival of a new era in the sport, with Alcaraz poised to lead the next generation of tennis superstars.
