Carlos Alcaraz made history at the 2026 Australian Open by defeating Novak Djokovic in the final, becoming the youngest male player ever to complete the Career Grand Slam. His victory in Melbourne added to his collection of titles at Roland Garros, Wimbledon, and the US Open, cementing his place among the sport’s greatest champions.
The youngest to reach the milestone
Alcaraz’s accomplishment is particularly significant as he is the first player to achieve the Career Grand Slam at the Australian Open. At just 22 years and 272 days, he surpassed legends such as Don Budge, Rod Laver, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer in reaching the milestone at a younger age.
Alcaraz’s rapid rise and his ability to achieve such a milestone at a young age underline his extraordinary talent and potential to dominate tennis for years to come.
| Players | Last Slam won | Years | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Alcaraz | Australian Open 2026 | 22 | 272 |
| Don Budge | Roland Garros 1938 | 22 | 363 |
| Rod Laver | U.S. Open 1962 | 24 | 32 |
| Rafael Nadal | U.S. Open 2010 | 24 | 102 |
| Fred Perry | Roland Garros 1935 | 26 | 15 |
| Roy Emerson | Wimbledon 1964 | 27 | 243 |
| Roger Federer | Roland Garros 2009 | 27 | 303 |
| Novak Djokovic | Roland Garros 2016 | 29 | 14 |
| Andre Agassi | Roland Garros 1999 | 29 | 38 |
Carlos Alcaraz in 2026
Ranked world no.1, Carlos played his last match on the 1st of February when he overcame world no.4 Novak Djokovic 2-6 6-2 6-3 7-5 in the final of the Australian Open to win his 25th career title.
At the moment, during this season the Spaniard owns a compiled 7-0 match record. This year, the Spaniard conquered 1 tournament at the Australian Open.
He is also scheduled to play in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters). The main draw will start on the 27th of October.
