Alcaraz crowned Australian Open champion

Spain’s young sensation Carlos Alcaraz emerged as the winner of the Australian Open men’s singles. On Sunday, February 1, he defeated Novak Djokovic in a thrilling final to claim his first Australian Open title. Alcaraz broke an 88 - year - old record, becoming the youngest player (22 years and 272 days) to complete a career Grand Slam. Djokovic, who has long awaited his 25th Grand Slam title, faced disappointment once again.

The match was intense and closely contested. Djokovic won the first set 6 - 2, but Alcaraz bounced back to take the second set 6 - 2, leveling the match. Alcaraz then secured the third set, and in the fourth set, Djokovic failed to hold his serve at 5 - 5, giving Alcaraz the victory. With this win, Alcaraz not only claimed his first Australian Open title but also made history as the youngest player to complete a career Grand Slam.