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Rory McIlroy arrived at Augusta National liberated from past Masters ghosts, shaking off early nerves to shoot 5-under 67 and take a share of the first-round lead. His calmer, more confident approach signals a new era where he could chase another Masters title and complete the career Grand Slam, with old doubts replaced by a fearless, laser-focused mindset.
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 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.
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 four sets to win the Australian Open, becoming the youngest man in the Open Era to complete the career Grand Slam and rise to world No. 1.
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.
Scott Van Pelt expressed confusion and disappointment over Rory McIlroy's recent aloof behavior and apparent disconnect with the golf community, especially after his career milestone and subsequent attitude shift, including skipping media sessions and distancing from key figures like Jack Nicklaus.
Rory McIlroy, having achieved the career Grand Slam with his Masters win, is uncertain about his future goals and is focusing on enjoying his current achievements and taking a tournament-by-tournament approach, rather than following a specific five-year plan.