Alcaraz beats Djokovic to win the Australian Open and complete the career Grand Slam
Carlos Alcaraz won his first Australian Open title, and with it a title at all four Grand Slams.
Carlos Alcaraz, the top seed, beat fourth seed Novak Djokovic in the final of the 2026 Australian Open in Melbourne on 1 February. It was his first Australian Open title, and it gave him a career Grand Slam: he has now won each of the four majors.
Alcaraz's seven Grand Slam singles titles are the US Open (2022 and 2025), Wimbledon (2023 and 2024), Roland Garros (2024 and 2025) and the 2026 Australian Open.
The 2026 Australian Open
The tournament ran from 18 January to 1 February at Melbourne Park. Defending champion Jannik Sinner lost in the semi-finals. Venus Williams, at 45, became the oldest player to compete in the women's singles draw.
Sources: Wikipedia (2026 Australian Open); Drishti IAS.
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