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Australian Open: Carlos Alcaraz take over Novak Djokovic, completes career Grand Slam at 22
Updated On: 02 February, 2026 08:44 AM IST | Melbourne | AFP
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 in the Australian Open final to claim his first title in Melbourne and become the youngest man in the Open era to complete a career Grand Slam. The 22-year-old Spaniard denied Djokovic a record 25th major and secured his seventh Grand Slam title, cementing his status as the world number one
Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz kisses the winner’s trophy in Melbourne on Sunday. Pics/Getty Images
Carlos Alcaraz swept past Novak Djokovic to win his first Australian Open on Sunday and become the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam, denying the Serbian great an unprecedented 25th major.
The Spaniard was imperious after a slow start in dismissing the 38-year-old, 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 on Rod Laver Arena to claim a seventh Slam title and cement himself as undisputed World No. 1.
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