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Carlos Alcaraz wins Australian Open, makes Grand Slam history
By Shivani Dubey | 2 February 2026 | Sport
Carlos Alcaraz has made history as the youngest tennis player to complete a career grand slam after winning the Australian Open in Melbourne
On Sunday, 1 February, Carlos Alcaraz made history as the youngest player to ever complete a career grand slam. The 22-year-old earned this honour after beating Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open over the weekend.
The Spanish tennis ace immediately collapsed on the court in celebration after his victory in Melbourne, proceeded to then pen a message on the TV camera lens, writing: “Job finished – 4/4 complete.”
Before Alcaraz, fellow Spaniard Rafael Nadal held the title of youngest career grand slam winner at 24 years old. Fittingly, Nadal was at Red Laver Arena for Alcaraz’s moment of glory.
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Speaking of his victory, Alcaraz, who was presented with his trophy in a Louis Vuitton trophy trunk, expressed his intention to appreciate and enjoy every milestone he earns.
“What I’ve learned this year is about appreciating and enjoying every single second – not only lifting trophies but playing tournaments, playing tennis, getting victories, getting losses,” said Alcaraz, adding: “Whatever it is, just enjoy and appreciate the life you’re living. It’s an honour to put my name on the history books.”
Djokovic, who was on the brink of making history of his own that evening before being thwarted by Alcaraz, also praised the young player for his accomplishments.
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“What you’ve been doing, I think the best word to describe it is historic, legendary, so congratulations and I wish you the best of luck for the rest of your career,” the runner-up said. “I mean, you’re so young, you have a lot of time, like myself! So I’m sure we’ll be seeing each other many more times in the next 10 years.”
Alcaraz is only the ninth man to win all four Grand Slam tournaments – the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and US Open – and the first one to complete the set since Djokovic in 2016. Other tennis legends on this list include Don Budge, Fred Perry, Rod Laver, Roy Emerson, Andre Agassi, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.
Images: Louis Vuitton