Overview
- Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 in 3 hours 2 minutes to claim his first Australian Open title.
- At 22 years, 272 days, Alcaraz became the youngest man of the Open Era to win all four majors, completing the career Grand Slam.
- It is Alcaraz’s seventh Grand Slam trophy, and the win strengthens his hold on ATP No. 1 while earning a reported $2,697,500 winner’s prize.
- Djokovic’s bid for a record 25th major and an 11th Australian crown ended with his first defeat in a Melbourne final; reports place him rising to No. 3 in the rankings.
- Both finalists arrived from grueling five-set semifinals, with Alcaraz overcoming cramps against Alexander Zverev and competing under new head coach Samuel López after parting with Juan Carlos Ferrero.