Carlos Alcaraz Becomes Youngest Man To Complete Career Grand Slam
Alcaraz beat Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 on Jan. 25, 2026, to become the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam at 22 years and 272 days.
Overview
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 to win the Australian Open final on Jan. 25, 2026, becoming the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam at 22 years and 272 days, tournament records show.
The victory gave Alcaraz his seventh major title and broke Don Budge's 1938 mark of 22 years and 363 days for the youngest man to hold all four majors, tournament records show.
Novak Djokovic, 38, congratulated Alcaraz and called him "already a legendary tennis player" in a post-final news conference, officials transcribed.
Both finalists reached the title match after five-set semifinals and then played a three-hour, two-minute final, and Alcaraz converted five of 16 break points while Djokovic converted two of six, officials said.
Alcaraz said he will focus on the French Open next and declined to promise a calendar Grand Slam, saying he wants to take titles "one at a time," officials transcribed.
Analysis
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FAQ
Alcaraz won the US Open in 2022 and 2025, Wimbledon in 2023 and 2024, and French Open in 2024 and 2025, for a total of six majors prior to this victory.[1]
Don Budge held the record at 22 years and 363 days in 1938, which Alcaraz broke at 22 years and 272 days.
Alcaraz defeated Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 in a three-hour, two-minute match, converting 5 of 16 break points.
Alcaraz won a five-set semifinal against Alexander Zverev lasting over five hours; both finalists played five-set semifinals.
Djokovic, aged 38, congratulated Alcaraz and called him 'already a legendary tennis player' in the post-final news conference.[0]
History
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