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Carlos Alcaraz Beats Novak Djokovic to Win Australian Open and Complete Career Grand Slam at 22

The 22-year-old’s seventh major delivered Djokovic’s first Melbourne final defeat, leaving his short‑term plans unclear.

Open d’Australie : Djokovic s’invite au sommet face à Alcaraz pour une finale historique [CLIVE BRUNSKILL / GETTY IMAGES ASIAPAC / Getty Images via AFP]
Avec sa victoire, Carlos Alcaraz décroche un septièmre titre de Grand Chelem. [Paul Crock / AFP]
L'Espagnol Carlos Alcaraz celebrates a remporté dimanche à Mebourne son premier Open d'Australie face à Novak Djokovic
Open d'Australie: Carlos Alcaraz remporte la finale face à l'infatigable Novak Djokovic

Overview

  • Alcaraz won 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 to claim his first Australian Open and become the youngest player (22 years, 272 days) to capture titles at all four majors.
  • The victory denied Djokovic a record 25th Grand Slam and the chance to become the oldest major champion, ending his perfect 10–0 record in Melbourne finals.
  • Both finalists arrived from five-set semifinals, with Alcaraz outlasting Alexander Zverev in a 5-hour-plus epic and Djokovic edging Jannik Sinner in five sets.
  • During the final, Alcaraz questioned officials over a partial closure of the Rod Laver Arena roof, a mid-match decision that drew scrutiny.
  • Djokovic offered a reflective post-match message about his future, saying only “God knows” what comes next, and he will move up to No. 3 in the ATP rankings on Monday.