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Carlos Alcaraz crushed Arthur Fils 6-2, 6-1 in just 50 minutes to win the Qatar Open, extending his perfect start to 2026 to 12 wins for the year and 26th career title, after becoming the youngest man to complete the Career Grand Slam in Melbourne earlier in the month.
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic in four sets to win the Australian Open and become the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam, overturning a one-set deficit to win 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5.
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final, calling the victory a dream and praising Djokovic as an inspiration for his ongoing pursuit of greatness, while noting he was nervous during the match and later celebrated with his team and loved ones.
Carlos Alcaraz completed the career Grand Slam by beating Novak Djokovic in the 2026 Australian Open final (2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 7-5) at age 22, after a dramatic semifinal against Alexander Zverev that featured cramps and a long back-and-forth battle; the victory solidifies his status as tennis’s rising force and keeps Djokovic and Jannik Sinner as major threats in the era.
Carlos Alcaraz won the Australian Open, his first Melbourne title and first career Grand Slam win without Ferrero, prompting sadness and debate as fans noticed Ferrero was not in the post‑match photos; some see the split as a catalyst for his breakthrough, others mourn the reunion with his former coach, while Alcaraz downplayed the chatter in his press conference after beating Djokovic.
Jon Wertheim’s AO26 column delivers 50 takeaways from the Australian Open, led by Carlos Alcaraz’s historic Open Era career Grand Slam and Novak Djokovic’s enduring relevance, Elena Rybakina’s title and a rising Sabalenka, while also reflecting on injuries to young stars, the growth of college tennis influence, shifting media coverage, governance debates, and the Open’s festival-like evolution into a broader tennis experience.
Novak Djokovic, 38, says he still believes he can win a 25th Grand Slam after losing the Australian Open final to Carlos Alcaraz, who completed the Career Grand Slam. Djokovic had edged Jannik Sinner in a five-set semi but couldn’t finish in Melbourne. He notes that lowering expectations helped reduce pressure, keeps him motivated to contend at majors, and that one or two moments can swing momentum in big matches.
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 in the Australian Open final to become the youngest man ever to complete the career Grand Slam, denying Djokovic a 25th major.
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic in Melbourne to win the Australian Open, his 7th Grand Slam and 15th Big Title, widening his Big Titles lead over Jannik Sinner and becoming the youngest player to complete the Career Grand Slam.
Carlos Alcaraz rallied from a set down to defeat Novak Djokovic in four at Melbourne Park, claiming his seventh Grand Slam and becoming the youngest player to complete the career Grand Slam at 22 years, 8 months. After Djokovic dominated the opener, Alcaraz adjusted with deeper returns and stronger defense, wearing down the 38-year-old and sealing the title with a late break in the fourth set.
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 to become the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam, earning his seventh major title. After dropping the first set, he rallied to seal the win in Melbourne, breaking Djokovic's streak of Melbourne Park finals and collecting titles across all four majors (two Wimbledon, two French Open, two US Open, and the Australian Open).
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic in four sets in Melbourne to become the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam, capturing his seventh major title with a 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 win as Djokovic’s bid for a 25th major title continues.
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final in Melbourne to become the youngest man ever to complete a career Grand Slam.
Jim Courier argues Djokovic may have the edge in the Australian Open final due to his tactical smarts, the varied challenges from Sinner and Alcaraz, and Djokovic’s history of outsmarting Alcaraz on big stages even when fatigued, suggesting the match could be closer than some expect.
Mary Joe Fernandez predicts Novak Djokovic will win the Australian Open final against Carlos Alcaraz, arguing the stars are aligned, his experience at this level, and his current form give him the edge as he chases his 11th Melbourne title and major-history milestones.