Alcaraz makes Australian Open history by dethroning Djokovic in Melbourne

Alcaraz becomes the youngest player ever to win all four majors.

Match Recap

Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz claimed the Australian Open title for the first time, defeating fourth seed Novak Djokovic in the final 3-1 in a historic clash, with the Serbian blazing out to an early lead before the Spaniard regrouped and turned the match in his favor.

With victory, Alcaraz becomes the youngest player in history to win all four majors, showing spectacular form against the veteran Djokovic in a match that featured sets of 2-6, 6-2 and 6-3.

Djokovic had hoped to claim his 25th major and set a new record, but his ambitions were dashed by the Spaniard, who shone under the watchful eye of his idol Rafael Nadal to lift his seventh major, and his first in Australia.

Djokovic had earlier conquered Italian Jannik Sinner in the semifinal with a 3-6, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 scoreline, asserting his historic supremacy at the Australian Open and stretching his final appearances to 38 in the Open Era—the most finals by any player.

Djokovic likewise became the oldest player to reach an Australian Open final in the Open Era at 38 years and 241 days, surpassing the previous record set by Ken Rosewall in 1972.

Historic Milestones

Alcaraz's victory marks a milestone in tennis history as he completes the set of all four majors at a young age, leaving Djokovic to ponder what might have been and Nadal smiling from the stands like a proud mentor.

As Melbourne reels from the drama, fans will remember the night a new generation grabbed the keys to the Grand Slam kingdom.

Punchline 1: If serving like a cannon and lifting the trophy at 3-1 were a sport, Alcaraz just patented the whole game.

Punchline 2: Djokovic may be a legend, but tonight the kid who grew up idolizing Nadal wrote a history book with his forehand—pages still warm from the crowd.