Carlos Alcaraz Scripts History, Becomes Youngest Man to Complete Career Grand Slam
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Novak Djokovic went toe-to-toe with 22-year-old Carlos Alcaraz, who made history and was born just 18 months before the Serb’s first appearance at a Grand Slam
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Rafael Nadal (C) watches as Carlos Alcaraz of Spain plays in the Men's Singles Final against Novak Djokovic of Serbia during day 15 of the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on February 01, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. Credits: Getty images
It's a bit weird seeing Rafa [Nadal] in the stands. I think it's the first time as a professional because I know you watched me when I was 14 or 15 years old. It's such an honour playing in front of you, we had great battles on the court and it was an honour sharing the court with you. Thank you for being here.
Carlos Alcaraz
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Carlos Alcaraz of Spain reacts in the Men's Singles Final against Novak Djokovic of Serbia during day 15 of the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on February 01, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. Credits: Getty images
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Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates his victory in the Men's Singles Final against Novak Djokovic of Serbia during day 15 of the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on February 01, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. Credits: Getty images
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Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates breaking a game in the Men's Singles Final against Novak Djokovic of Serbia during day 15 of the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on February 01, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. Credits: Getty images
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Carlos Alcaraz (L) of Spain and Novak Djokovic (R) of Serbia pose prior to the Men's Singles Final during day 15 of the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on February 01, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. Credits: Getty images
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Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates a point in the Men's Singles Final against Novak Djokovic of Serbia during day 15 of the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on February 01, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. Credits: Getty images
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Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates a point in the Men's Singles Final against Carlos Alcaraz of Spain during day 15 of the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on February 01, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. Credits: Getty images
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Carlos Alcaraz of Spain reacts in the Men's Singles Final match against Novak Djokovic of Serbia during day fifteen of the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on February 01, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. Credits: Getty images
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Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates winning the first set in the Men's Singles Final against Carlos Alcaraz of Spain during day 15 of the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on February 01, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. Credits: Getty images