Carlos Alcaraz created history. (Photo- PTI)

Australian Open 2026 Final: Spain's young sensation Carlos Alcaraz created history by defeating Novak Djokovic in the men's singles final of Australian Open 2026. World number-1 Alcaraz defeated Djokovic in four sets 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5. With this he won his first Australian Open title and also completed his career Grand Slam. At the age of just 22, Alcaraz has now become the youngest male player to win all four Grand Slams (Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and US Open). Earlier this record was in the name of Rafael Nadal.

Won by winning three sets in a row

Novak Djokovic started the match brilliantly. He broke Carlos Alcaraz's serve several times in the first set and won the set 6-2. Djokovic's serve-volley and strong play at the net troubled Alcaraz in the beginning. But Alcaraz soon made a comeback, in the second set he won 6-2 on the basis of aggressive returns and strong serve, leveling the match.

Alcaraz's dominance continued in the third set. He performed better in long rallies and targeted Djokovic's forehand. After saving several break points, Alcaraz won the set 6-3.

History🏆

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— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) February 1, 2026

Carlos Alcaraz got a big reward

Carlos Alcaraz also received record prize money for his historic victory. He was given 2.75 million dollars (about 25 crore 21 lakh Indian rupees) as prize money, which is the biggest prize money in the history of Australian Open. On the other hand, Novak Djokovic was given approximately Rs 13 crore as the runner-up.