Carlos Alcaraz of Spain has created a historic moment in men’s tennis by beating Novak Djokovic to win his first Australian Open title and become the youngest man ever to complete a career Grand Slam, winning all four major tournaments in a career.
Gatekeepers News reports that the 22-year-old world No. 1 fought back impressively after losing the first set to Djokovic, who was aiming for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam. Alcaraz recovered to win 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 in the final at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena, ending Djokovic’s perfect 10-0 record in Australian Open finals.
By securing the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup, Alcaraz not only claimed his seventh major title but also broke a long-standing record previously held since 1938, when Don Budge completed his career Grand Slam just before turning 23. Now at 22 years and 272 days, Alcaraz is the youngest man in the Open Era to reach this achievement, surpassing legends such as Rafael Nadal.
This Australian Open win ended a run of deep semifinal and quarterfinal appearances at the event and filled the only gap in Alcaraz’s Grand Slam résumé, which already included multiple titles at Wimbledon, the French Open and the US Open.
The victory also reflects one of the most physically demanding stretches of the tournament, following a marathon five-hour semifinal battle that ranked among the longest in tournament history.
Despite Djokovic’s vast experience and dominance on the Melbourne courts, Alcaraz’s mix of power, speed and tactical play under pressure helped him seize control after the first set and seal the historic win.
With this triumph, Alcaraz has firmly established himself among the sport’s elite and signaled a generational shift in men’s tennis, as he continues to build a remarkable legacy at a very young age.
