Carlos Alcaraz beats Djokovic to win Australian Open 2026, becomes youngest man to complete career Grand Slam
Carlos Alcaraz beat Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 in the Australian Open men's singles final in Melbourne on 1 February 2026, becoming the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam.
Summary
Carlos Alcaraz of Spain beat Novak Djokovic of Serbia 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 in the Australian Open men's singles final at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, on 1 February 2026. The 22-year-old world No. 1 won his first Australian Open and seventh Grand Slam title, becoming the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam â winning all four majors. Djokovic, a 10-time Australian Open champion, was seeking a 25th major title.
Key facts
- Date and place
- 1 February 2026, Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
- Score
- 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5
- Winner
- Carlos Alcaraz (Spain), 22, world No. 1
- Runner-up
- Novak Djokovic (Serbia)
- Milestone
- Youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam; 7th major
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Whom did Carlos Alcaraz beat in the Australian Open 2026 men's singles final on 1 February 2026?
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Correct answer: B â Novak Djokovic
Alcaraz beat Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5.
With his Australian Open 2026 title, Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest man to achieve what?
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Correct answer: C â Complete a career Grand Slam
By winning his first Australian Open, the 22-year-old became the youngest man to win all four majors â a career Grand Slam.