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Alcaraz Seals Career Grand Slam at 22 With Australian Open Triumph
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Alcaraz Seals Career Grand Slam at 22 With Australian Open Triumph

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.

Alcaraz’s Melbourne win sparks debate over Ferrero’s absence in victory photos
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Alcaraz’s Melbourne win sparks debate over Ferrero’s absence in victory photos

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.

AO26 Wrap-Up: Alcaraz's Historic Win, Rybakina's Rise, and the Festival Pivot
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AO26 Wrap-Up: Alcaraz's Historic Win, Rybakina's Rise, and the Festival Pivot

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.

Alcaraz seals career Grand Slam with Australian Open triumph over Djokovic
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Alcaraz seals career Grand Slam with Australian Open triumph over Djokovic

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.

Alcaraz Becomes Youngest to Complete Career Grand Slam at Australian Open
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Alcaraz Becomes Youngest to Complete Career Grand Slam at Australian Open

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).

Djokovic-Alcaraz Final Set as Fitness Doubts Hover Over Australian Open Showdown
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Djokovic-Alcaraz Final Set as Fitness Doubts Hover Over Australian Open Showdown

Novak Djokovic outlasted Jannik Sinner in five sets to reach a 38th major final at the Australian Open, where he will meet Carlos Alcaraz, who edged Alexander Zverev in a marathon semi. Former Wimbledon champion Pat Cash questioned whether Djokovic can recover in time for the final as both players head into Sunday’s championship with fitness concerns after long matches.