Alcaraz Makes History: Youngest to Complete Grand Slam

Carlos Alcaraz has become the youngest man in history to complete a career Grand Slam, securing the Australian Open title on February 2, 2025. He achieved this monumental milestone by defeating the formidable Novak Djokovic in a gripping final match.

Alcaraz, the top-ranked player, overcame an initial setback, losing the first set to Djokovic, who was aiming for a record 25th major title. However, the 22-year-old Spaniard mounted an impressive comeback, ultimately winning 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5.

Both competitors displayed extraordinary physical resilience, having emerged from challenging five-set semifinal encounters. Alcaraz's victory means Djokovic's pursuit of an unprecedented 25th Grand Slam singles title has been halted by Alcaraz or Jannik Sinner for the ninth major tournament.

At 22 years and 272 days old, Alcaraz now holds the record for the youngest male player to collect all four major singles titles, surpassing Don Budge's previous mark. This Australian Open championship adds to his impressive collection of seven major titles, including two each from Wimbledon, the French Open, and the U.S. Open.