In a historic morning for tennis, Carlos Alcaraz has defeated Novak Djokovic in an intense final to claim his first-ever Australian Open trophy. With this victory, the young Spaniard has officially completed a "Career Grand Slam," winning all four major titles before the age of 23.

The match lasted over four hours, with Alcaraz showing incredible physical resilience against the veteran Djokovic, who was gunning for a record 25th major title. Alcaraz's win marks a definitive "changing of the guard" in men's tennis, as he is now the undisputed World No. 1 across all surfaces.

Following the trophy presentation, Alcaraz dedicated the win to his coaching staff and hinted at a long rivalry ahead with other young stars like Jannik Sinner. This victory cements his status as the primary face of the sport heading into the 2026 season.