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Carlos Alcaraz celebrates winning the Australian Open men’s singles title (REUTERS)<\/p>\nCarlos Alcaraz celebrates winning the Australian Open men’s singles title (REUTERS)<\/p>\n
Carlos Alcaraz<\/a> defeated Novak Djokovic<\/a> to make history in the Australian Open<\/a> final as he became the youngest man of all time to complete the career grand slam at the age of 22. <\/p>\n The world No 1 eclipsed Don Budge\u2019s 1938 record by completing the set of four grand slam titles in record time<\/a>, and now has seven overall after adding his first Australian Open crown to doubles at Roland Garros, Wimbledon and the US Open. <\/p>\n In doing so, Alcaraz denied Djokovic a major milestone in a historic final. The Serbian was aiming for the standalone grand slam singles title record of 25, and to become the oldest grand slam winner of all time at 38, and made a flying start by winning the opening set. <\/p>\n But Alcaraz overturned Djokovic\u2019s quick start, finding his level. In the third set, he produced a moment of magic as he broke Djokovic to lead and then moved a set away. Djokovic rallied in the fourth, Alcaraz withstood the fight back as the match ticked in a third hour. <\/p>\n Alcaraz fell onto his back as Djokovic\u2019s forehand flew long on the first championship point. With his 2-6 6-2 6-3 7-5 victory, he joins the illustrious list of Don Budge, Fred Perry, Rod Laver, Roy Emerson, Andre Agassi, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Djokovic to win all four major titles, doing so faster than anyone else.<\/p>\n Follow live updates from the Australian Open final, below<\/p>\n Australian Open latest scores and updates <\/a>Carlos Alcaraz gives his speech<\/p>\n Alcaraz thanks Nadal too, suggesting it\u2019s the first time the legendary Spaniard has watched him play as a professional, rather than a junior.<\/p>\n He thanks the tournament organisers, everyone that makes this tournament what it is, and ends with \u201cI can\u2019t wait to come back here next year.\u201d <\/p>\n Flo Clifford1 February 2026 12:13<\/p>\n <\/a>Carlos Alcaraz gives his speech<\/p>\n \u201cWow,\u201d Alcaraz says a few times, before turning his attention to Djokovic.<\/p>\n \u201cHe deserves an ovation for sure. What you\u2019re doing is really inspiring, not for only tennis players but athletes, people around the world, hard work every day with your team, playing such great tennis. I enjoy so much watching you play, it\u2019s been an honour sharing the court, so thank you very much for what you are doing. It\u2019s very inspiring to me,\u201d he says, shaking hands with an appreciative Djokovic.<\/p>\n He thanks his team now. \u201cIt was a little bit rollercoaster emotionally,\u201d no doubt referring to his split with Juan Carlos Ferrero, and says they blocked out the outside noise. \u201cWe just did the right work. You were pushing me every day to do all the right things, so I\u2019ve got to say I\u2019m very grateful to everyone in my corner right now. This trophy is ours.\u201d<\/p>\n Flo Clifford1 February 2026 12:11<\/p>\n <\/a>Carlos Alcaraz lifts the trophy<\/p>\n Now Carlos Alcaraz lifts the trophy aloft, to applause.<\/p>\n Flo Clifford1 February 2026 12:08<\/p>\n <\/a>Novak Djokovic gives his speech<\/p>\n Novak Djokovic is in good spirits despite it all. He wants to thank his former rival Rafael Nadal, who is in the stands. <\/p>\n \u201cObviously it feels very weird to see you there and not here, but I just want to say it\u2019s been an honour to share the court with you and have you watch the finals here. Thank you for being present,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n \u201cToo many Spanish legends, I felt like it was two against one, it wasn\u2019t fair, but okay,\u201d he grins.<\/p>\n \u201cI had a winning speech prepared and a losing speech prepared, so let me go back one second,\u201d he says to laughter. \u201cI want to keep this short, this is Carlos\u2019s moment. You guys, particularly the last couple of matches, gave me something I have never experienced in Australia, that much love, positivity. I tried to give you back good tennis over the years. I think I owe you the gratitude as well for pushing me forward over the last couple of years. <\/p>\n \u201cGod knows what hapens tomorrow, let alone in six months or twelve months, so it has been a great ride. I love you guys!\u201d<\/p>\n He gets a raucous reception, as he should. <\/p>\n Flo Clifford1 February 2026 12:07<\/p>\n <\/a>Carlos Alcaraz wins Australian Open<\/p>\n Onto the trophy ceremony now; 50 years on from winning the title here, Mark Edmonson is here to present the trophy.<\/p>\n Flo Clifford1 February 2026 11:58<\/p>\n <\/a>Carlos Alcaraz is the Australian Open champion<\/p>\n The world No 1 eclipsed Don Budge\u2019s 1938 record by completing the set of four grand slam titles in record time, and now has seven overall after adding his first Australian Open crown to doubles at Roland Garros, Wimbledon and the US Open. <\/p>\n Spare a thought for Novak Djokovic, whose wait for a 25th major title goes on. He may never have a better chance – but this tournament has proved, if proof was needed, that he\u2019s still got it. <\/p>\n Flo Clifford1 February 2026 11:56<\/p>\n <\/a>Carlos Alcaraz is the Australian Open champion Flo Clifford1 February 2026 11:53<\/p>\n <\/a>Carlos Alcaraz is the Australian Open champion!<\/p>\n Alcaraz cannot stop grinning. He hugs his team, thanks the crowd, and sits down, still with a beaming smile, almost in disbelief at what he\u2019s achieved.<\/p>\n His seventh grand slam at the age of just 22. History made in Melbourne. <\/p>\n Flo Clifford1 February 2026 11:51<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2259372494.jpeg\")
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