Historic:Carlos Alcaraz won the Australian Open and became the youngest tennis player to be crowned in all four Grand Slams.

Carlos Alcaraz wrote a historic page in world tennis by being crowned champion of the 2026 Australian Open after defeating Serbian Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 in the final, in a match played in Melbourne that lasted just over three hours.

The final began favorably for the Serbian, who dominated the first set with authority. However, starting in the second set, Alcaraz raised his level, imposed his rhythm from the baseline, and gradually wore Djokovic down physically until he secured the victory.

With this triumph, the player from Murcia captured the seventh Grand Slam title of his career and became the youngest player to complete the so-called Career Grand Slam (winning the four major tournaments on the circuit at least once) at 22 years and 258 days, surpassing the long-standing record held by American Don Budge since 1938 with 22 years and 355 days. Up to this point, Alcaraz had won two US Opens (2022 and 2025), two Roland Garros (2024 and 2025), and two Wimbledons (2023 and 2025).

After the match, Djokovic himself praised the champion. "You've played an unbelievable tournament. The best word to describe what you've done is historic, legendary," said the Serbian, who up to this final had won the ten finals he had played at the Australian Open and came within a whisker of becoming the first player to lift 25 Grand Slam titles.

Meanwhile, Alcaraz also consolidated his status as number one in the ATP rankings, while "Nole" climbed to third place.

The select list of Career Grand Slam winners by age

1. Carlos Alcaraz, at 22 years and 272 days (2026)
2. Don Budge, at 22 years and 363 days (1938)
3. Rod Laver, at 24 years and 32 days (1962)
4. Rafa Nadal, at 24 years and 102 days (2010)
5. Fred Perry, at 26 years and 15 days (1935)
6. Roy Emerson, at 27 years and 244 days (1964)
7. Roger Federer, at 27 years and 303 days (2009)
8. Novak Djokovic, at 29 years and 15 days (2016)
9. Andre Agassi, at 29 years and 68 days (1999)