Carlos Alcaraz's victory over Novak Djokovic (2-6, 6-2, 6-3, and 7-5) in the Australian Open final establishes him as the youngest tennis player of all time (22 years and 272 days) to achieve the career Grand Slam, surpassing the 88-year-old record set by Don Budge.
This marks the seventh Grand Slam title for Alcaraz before turning 23, an unprecedented achievement. The final took place at the Rod Laver Arena, where Djokovic lost a final for the first time in his eleventh appearance in the title match.
For Carlos Alcaraz, it is clear that no challenge is impossible, and his era in tennis will be so difficult to surpass that it seems practically impossible for the records set this Sunday in Australia to ever leave his trophy cabinet.
The match started with overwhelming dominance from Djokovic, who won the first set 6-2. However, a poor service game by the Serb opened the door for Alcaraz in the second set, who managed to equalize the score and impose his rhythm with deadly drop shots and impossible cross-court winners.
Alcaraz's victory ties him with historical figures like Mats Wilander, John McEnroe, and John Newcombe with seven Grand Slam crowns. This triumph also means the Spanish flag has flown at Melbourne Park for the third time, following the successes of Rafael Nadal in 2009 and 2022.
