The top-ranked Alcaraz dropped the first set Sunday as Djokovic went out hard in pursuit of a record 25th major title, but he dug deep to win 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5.

World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz has defeated a brave and admirable Novak Djokovic in a tense Australian Open final, completing the career Grand Slam at 22 after a physical and emotionally-driven battle in Melbourne.

Carlos Alcaraz won the seventh Grand Slam title of his career after beating Novak Djokovic in the 2026 Australian Open final. The match lasted three hours and two minutes, with four sets played. Djokovic made a strong start and won the first set 6-2,

Alcaraz, 22, is already approaching legendary status. He says that he is nowhere near finished writing his own.

Carlos Alcaraz beat Novak Djokovic in straight sets to win the 2026 Australian Open on Sunday, dashing Djokovic's hopes of a 25th Grand Slam victory and cementing his status as the No. 1 player in the world.

World number one Alcaraz defeated 10-time Australian Open champion Djokovic in four sets to break a record that was set in 1938.

Novak Djokovic is not ready to walk away from his pursuit of a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title, even after suffering his first-ever defeat in an Australian Open final on Sunday.

Carlos Alcaraz denied Novak Djokovic again as he floored the record-chasing Serb in his Melbourne Park stronghold to claim a first Australian Open title on Sunday and become the youngest man to win all four majors.

The 22-year-old Spaniard's win against 38-year-old rival Novak Djokovic at Sunday's Australian Open makes him the youngest male player to win all four major tournaments.

Elena Rybakina overcame Aryan Sabalenka to clinch the 2026 Australian Open title on Saturday, January 31. She recorded a 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 win over the World No.