In the final of the Australian Open 2026, held on the "Rod Laver" court, Carlos Alcaraz achieved a significant victory over Novak Djokovic, marking one of the most important moments in his career. The match concluded in four sets, and despite losing the first set, Alcaraz managed to come out on top in the following sets.
At the age of 22 years and 272 days, Alcaraz became the youngest tennis player to win a career "Grand Slam," claiming titles at all four Grand Slam tournaments. He surpassed the achievements of Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, who reached this milestone later, and also broke the record set by Don Budge in 1938.
This title in Melbourne was Alcaraz's first at the Australian Open and added to his victories at "Roland Garros," Wimbledon, and the US Open. He is now the only player in history to have won seven Grand Slam titles before turning 23.
Speaking about the possibility of winning a calendar "Grand Slam," Alcaraz noted that he does not intend to rush and will focus on the next important tournament — the French Open, where he is the reigning two-time champion.
After the match, Novak Djokovic praised his opponent's achievements, highlighting his physical and psychological maturity, as well as his commitment to continuous improvement. According to the Serbian, the career "Grand Slam" already emphasizes Alcaraz's status as one of the outstanding tennis players in history.
