Daily Current Affairs / Alcaraz Wins Australian Open 2026, Becomes Youngest Career Grand Slam Champion
Category : Sports Published on: February 03 2026
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open 2026 final to complete his career Grand Slam at just 22. After losing the first set, the Spaniard staged a dominant comeback to win the next three with aggressive, mature tennis. The victory marks a historic milestone, making him the youngest man ever to achieve the feat. The final symbolized a generational shift, signaling Alcaraz’s rise as the new face of global tennis.
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