Overview
- Alcaraz beat Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 in just over three hours at Rod Laver Arena after dropping the opening set.
- At 22 years and 272 days, he is the Open Era’s youngest man to complete the Career Grand Slam and now owns seven major titles.
- The result ends Djokovic’s 10-0 record in Australian Open finals and halts his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam singles trophy.
- Alcaraz ties their head-to-head 5-5 in their tenth meeting, with both players coming off taxing five-set semifinal victories.
- The triumph comes in his first major since parting with coach Juan Carlos Ferrero, with Samuel López now leading his team; published payouts list $2,697,500 for the winner and $1,397,500 for the runner-up.