Carlos Alcaraz Defeats Djokovic to Achieve Career Grand Slam at Australian Open

Carlos Alcaraz Defeats Djokovic to Achieve Career Grand Slam at Australian Open

Carlos Alcaraz made history by becoming the youngest man to achieve a career Grand Slam. He accomplished this feat by defeating Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open.

Carlos Alcaraz’s Historic Victory

During the final match, Alcaraz initially struggled, losing the first set. However, he staged a remarkable comeback, winning with scores of 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, and 7-5.

Novak Djokovic’s Pursuit

Novak Djokovic entered the match seeking his record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title. He had previously never lost in ten finals at Melbourne Park. At 36 years old, he aimed to become the oldest player to win a Grand Slam title in the Open era.

Series of Matches Leading Up to the Final

  • Djokovic triumphed over Jannik Sinner in the semifinals.
  • Neither Alcaraz nor Sinner allowed Djokovic to secure any additional titles in the last nine major tournaments.

Alcaraz’s Achievement

At 22 years and 272 days, Alcaraz broke the long-standing record previously held by Don Budge. Budge completed his career Grand Slam at 22 years and 363 days during the 1938 French Championships.

Major Titles Overview

With this victory, Alcaraz now holds seven major titles, successfully capturing:

  • 1 Australian Open
  • 2 Wimbledon titles
  • 2 French Open titles
  • 2 U.S. Open titles

This remarkable win solidifies Alcaraz’s status as one of tennis’s brightest stars. Stay tuned to Filmogaz.com for more updates on his journey and achievements in the sport.