Alcaraz wins Aussie Open, completes career Slam

What’s Happening

Real talk: Carlos Alcaraz has clutched the Australian Open, completing the career Grand Slam and thwarting Novak Djokovic’s bid for a record 25th major title.

Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic in Australian Open final Associated Press Multiple Authors Feb 1, 2026, 06:48 AM ET Email Print Open Extended Reactions MELBOURNE, Australia — Carlos Alcaraz is the youngest man ever to complete a career Grand Slam after securing the Australian Open title against Novak Djokovic , who had never took an L in his 10 previous finals at Melbourne Park. The top-ranked Alcaraz dropped the first set Sunday as Djokovic went out hard in pursuit of a record 25th major title, but he rallied to win 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5. (it feels like chaos)

The 22-year-old Spaniard scrambled to retrieve shots that usually would be winners for Djokovic, and he kept up intense pressure on his 38-year-old rival.

The Details

Both players were coming off grueling five-set semifinal wins and showed phenomenal fitness, athleticism and stamina for just over three hours in pursuit of their own historic achievements. Djokovic’s push for an unprecedented 25th Grand Slam singles title has now been blocked Jannik Sinner for nine majors.

Djokovic edged Sinner in the semifinals and was aiming to be the oldest man to win a Grand Slam title in the Open era, but didn’t quite make it against Alcaraz. At 22 years and 272 days, Alcaraz is the youngest man to complete a set of all four major singles titles.

Why This Matters

He broke the mark set in the 1938 French championships, when he was 22 years and 363 days. Alcaraz now has seven major titles — his first in Australia along with two each at Wimbledon and the French and US Opens. Terms of Use Your US State Privacy Rights Children’s Online Interest-Based Ads About Nielsen Measurement Your Privacy Choices Contact Us Disney Ad Sales Site Work for ESPN Corrections GAMBLING PROBLEM?

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