World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz of Spain has been crowned champion of the Australian Open 2026, defeating 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the final.
The championship match, played on February 1 in Melbourne, ended with a 2–6, 6–2, 6–3, 7–5 victory for Alcaraz and lasted 3 hours and 2 minutes.
Match Statistics
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Aces:
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Alcaraz – 9
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Djokovic – 4
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Double faults:
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Alcaraz – 2
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Djokovic – 2
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Break points converted:
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Alcaraz – 4 of 15
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Djokovic – 2 of 6
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After dropping the opening set, Alcaraz raised his level, gradually taking control of the match with aggressive baseline play, athletic defense, and composure in the key moments of the fourth set.
Historic Achievement
With this victory, Carlos Alcaraz claimed his seventh Grand Slam title and made history by becoming the youngest player ever to complete the career Grand Slam, achieving the feat at the age of 22 years and 272 days.
The triumph in Melbourne further cements Alcaraz’s status as the leading figure of the new generation of men’s tennis and marks another milestone in his rapidly growing legacy.