Carlos Alcaraz clinched his maiden Australian Open title and completed the career Grand Slam in stunning fashion, defeating Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-3,
7-5 in the 2026 men's singles final at Rod Laver Arena.
Djokovic, the 10-time champion seeking a record 25th major, started imperiously. He broke twice early, dominating with precise returns, strong serving (78% first serves), and minimal errors to take the opening set 6-2 in just 34 minutes, showcasing his trademark baseline control and experience.
Alcaraz, the 22-year-old world No. 1, regrouped dramatically. He found his rhythm in the second set, breaking Djokovic twice with aggressive baseline play and explosive winners to level at one set apiece. The third set featured breathtaking rallies-Alcaraz's athletic defense, drop shots, and powerful forehands overwhelming the Serb as he surged to 6-3, taking a two-sets-to-one lead.
The fourth set was tense and high-quality. Both held serve through tight games, but Alcaraz's resilience shone. At 5-5, he broke Djokovic decisively, then held to serve for the championship. Djokovic fought valiantly but sent a forehand wide on match point, sealing Alcaraz's victory after three hours and two minutes.
This triumph made Alcaraz the youngest man in the Open Era to win all four majors (two Wimbledons, two French Opens, two US Opens, one Australian Open), etching his name in history while ending Djokovic's perfect 10-0 record in Melbourne finals.
How Much Prize Money Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz won in Australian Open 2026?
Carlos Alcaraz, the Australian Open champion, has won a mammoth USD 2.79 million, which is around Rs 25.61 crore in Indian currency. Novak Djokovic has also received USD 1,447,165, which translates to Rs 13.26 crore in Indian currency.
