Australian Open: Young King Alcaraz becomes youngest man to complete Grand Slam - History made

At just 22 years old, world No.1, Carlos Alcaraz, conquered the Rod Laver Arena to claim the Australian Open 2026 men’s singles championship, completing the elusive career Grand Slam and cementing his status as the heir apparent to the tennis throne.

The Spaniard achieved the unthinkable by overcoming 10-time AO champion Novak Djokovic in a grueling four-set battle, finishing 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5.

In doing so, Alcaraz became the first man to complete the set of all four majors at the Australian Open and just the ninth man in history to do so.

By hoisting the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup after three hours and two minutes of play, Alcaraz didn't just win a trophy, he tore up the record books.

Youngest Career Slam: At 22, he smashed the record held by Don Budge since 1938 (who was nearly 23) and surpassed Rafael Nadal’s previous Open Era mark of 24.

Major Milestone: He is now the youngest man in the Open Era to own seven Grand Slam singles titles, bettering Bjorn Borg’s record, according to AO.

The Passing of the Torch: Ironically, he secured the feat by defeating the last man to complete a career Slam, Novak Djokovic (2016).