Carlos Alcaraz conquers Australian Open 2026 to complete career Grand Slam

Key facts

• Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 to win the Australian Open 2026 men’s singles title.
• The final was played at Melbourne Park on 1 February 2026.
• At 22 years and 272 days, Alcaraz became the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam, surpassing Rafael Nadal’s 2004 record of 24 years and 101 days.
• This victory gave Alcaraz his seventh Grand Slam title: two each at the French Open, Wimbledon, US Open, and now the Australian Open.
• Djokovic, aged 38, remained on 24 Grand Slam titles after his first-ever runner-up finish at the Australian Open.
• Alcaraz extended his ATP rankings lead to 3,350 points following the win.