Alcaraz Beats Djokovic to Become Youngest Man to Complete Career Grand Slam

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain poses with the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup at the presentation ceremony after his victory in the Men's singles final against Novak Djokovic of Serbia during day 15 of the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, on Feb. 1, 2026. Clive Brunskill/Getty Images

MELBOURNE, Australia—Carlos Alcaraz is the youngest man ever to complete a career Grand Slam after securing the Australian Open title against Novak Djokovic, who had never lost in his 10 previous finals at Melbourne Park.

The top-ranked Alcaraz dropped the first set Sunday as Djokovic went out hard in pursuit of a record 25th major title, but he dug deep to win 2–6, 6–2, 6–3, 7–5.