Australian Open 2026: Alcaraz completes career Grand Slam as Rybakina wins title

The 2026 Australian Open delivered one of the most significant moments in recent tennis history, alongside a high-quality women’s final.

Carlos Alcaraz won the men’s singles title, defeating Novak Djokovic 2–6, 6–2, 6–3, 7–5 in the final. He secured his first Australian Open title and completed the career Grand Slam at just 22 years old, becoming the youngest man to achieve the feat.

The result also ended Djokovic’s perfect record in Australian Open finals, with the Serbian having previously been unbeaten in Melbourne finals.

In the women’s singles, Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka 6–4, 4–6, 6–4 to claim her first Australian Open title and second Grand Slam.

Rybakina’s run included victories over top-ranked players and a comeback from 0–3 down in the deciding set of the final, underlining her resilience in key moments.

Earlier in the tournament, both men’s semi-finals were physically demanding, including a five-hour-plus match as Alcaraz progressed to the final, highlighting the intensity of the event.

Overall, the 2026 Australian Open marked a clear shift in the men’s game, while the women’s draw continued to show depth at the highest level.