Carlos Alcaraz wins Australian Open, completes Grand Slam

Defeats Novak Djokovic in final to capture all four major titles

Published on Feb. 1, 2026

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In a highly anticipated matchup, 23-year-old Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz defeated world No. 1 Novak Djokovic in the final of the 2026 Australian Open, completing his career Grand Slam by winning all four major championships.

Why it matters

Alcaraz's victory marks the first time a player has won all four Grand Slam titles before the age of 24 since Roger Federer in the early 2000s. This achievement cements Alcaraz's status as one of the greatest players of his generation and sets him up for continued dominance in the sport.

The details

Alcaraz, the No. 2 seed, defeated the top-seeded Djokovic in a hard-fought five-set match that lasted over 4 hours. The final score was 6-4, 3-6, 7-6(5), 2-6, 6-4. This was the 12th career meeting between the two players, with Djokovic holding a 7-5 advantage prior to this match.

  • The 2026 Australian Open final took place on January 26, 2026.

The players

Carlos Alcaraz

A 23-year-old Spanish tennis player who is currently ranked No. 2 in the world and has now won all four Grand Slam titles.

Novak Djokovic

The world No. 1 tennis player from Serbia, considered one of the greatest players of all time with 22 Grand Slam singles titles.

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What they’re saying

“This is a dream come true. To complete the Grand Slam at such a young age is an incredible feeling. I'm honored to have my name mentioned alongside the all-time greats of this sport.”

— Carlos Alcaraz (myplainview.com)

“Carlos played an exceptional match today. He deserved to win and I congratulate him on this historic achievement. I will continue working hard to try and win more Grand Slams myself.”

— Novak Djokovic (myplainview.com)

What’s next

Alcaraz will now set his sights on defending his titles at the French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open later this year as he looks to cement his legacy as one of the all-time greats of the sport.

The takeaway

At just 23 years old, Carlos Alcaraz has already accomplished one of the rarest feats in tennis by winning all four Grand Slam titles. This victory solidifies his status as the new face of men's tennis and a potential generational talent who could dominate the sport for years to come.