Carlos Alcaraz scripted history by defeating Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 to win his maiden Australian Open men’s singles title in 2026. At 22, the Spaniard became the youngest player in the Open Era to complete a career Grand Slam.
Recovering from a slow start, the world No.1 dominated from the baseline and broke decisively late in the fourth set to seal victory in three hours and two minutes.
The win marked Alcaraz’s seventh Grand Slam title, denied Djokovic a record 25th major, and reinforced the new era of men’s tennis led by Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.