The 2026 Australian Open concluded with significant milestones in both the men's and women's singles finals. Carlos Alcaraz emerged victorious over Novak Djokovic, capturing his first Australian Open title and becoming the youngest man to achieve a career Grand Slam at just 22 years old. According to Tribune Home, Alcaraz's win, with scores of 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5, denied Djokovic his 25th major title, leaving the Serbian still in pursuit of surpassing Margaret Court's record. Alcaraz's victory also marked his seventh Grand Slam title, placing him alongside tennis legends like John McEnroe and Mats Wilander. The match was a historic moment, with Alcaraz surpassing Rafael Nadal, who was 24 when he completed his career Grand Slam. The sentiment across sources like Tribune Sports and BOL News was overwhelmingly positive, celebrating the young Spaniard's rise and Djokovic's enduring legacy.
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Carlos Alcaraz and Elena Rybakina Win 2026 Australian Open Titles
Carlos Alcaraz wins his first Australian Open, becoming the youngest to complete a career Grand Slam. Elena Rybakina claims her second Grand Slam title. Skupski/Harrison win doubles debut.
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Updated 1 day agoDjokovic vows to push on despite ‘bitter’ Australian Open final lossFEB 2, 7:29 AMRead →Career Slam winner Alcaraz tempers expectations on 2026 majors sweepFEB 2, 7:25 AMRead →Sabalenka rues another Melbourne Park miss as hardcourt aura fadesFEB 1, 6:41 AMRead →New Melbourne queen Rybakina happy to find highest level againFEB 1, 6:37 AMRead →
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The Guardian
Updated 2 days agoAustralian Open 2026: the best images from the women’s and men’s finalsFEB 1, 10:17 PMRead →Carlos Alcaraz v Novak Djokovic: Australian Open 2026 men’s singles final – liveFEB 1, 8:48 AMRead →‘I always believed’: Elena Rybakina relishes return to top table after Melbourne gloryJAN 31, 3:03 PMRead →A wing and a prayer: Rybakina’s quiet resolve wrests glory from Sabalenka | Jack SnapeJAN 31, 2:20 PMRead →
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Updated 2 days agoTennis immortality at 22 - Alcaraz's historic winFEB 1, 4:25 PMRead →A Slam four years in the making - Rybakina's return to topJAN 31, 3:54 PMRead →Why Djokovic needs Melbourne win more than Alcaraz with history on lineJAN 31, 2:16 PMRead →'She basically capitulated' - is Sabalenka underachieving at Slams?JAN 31, 1:36 PMRead →
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