Australian Open, Alcaraz
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MELBOURNE - Carlos Alcaraz beat Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 on Sunday to win his first Australian Open and his seventh major title. At just 22 years old, Alcaraz became the youngest player to achieve the career Grand Slam-winning all four majors.
The blue hard courts of Melbourne Park have seen Rafael Nadal pick up two Australian Open titles, following his victories in 2009 against Roger Federer and in 2022 against Daniil Medvedev. While he is retired,
Alcaraz's recent win at the Australian Open in 2024 made him the youngest player to complete the Grand Slam set. This achievement is particularly noteworthy considering that legends like Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic did not accomplish this feat until much later in their careers. Alcaraz's victories include: