Overview
- Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic 2–6, 6–2, 6–3, 7–5, sealing the title with a late fourth‑set break after holding serve throughout the final three sets.
- At 22, Alcaraz is the youngest man in the Open Era to complete a career Grand Slam and he now owns seven major titles.
- The result keeps Djokovic on 24 Grand Slam singles titles and ends his perfect 10–0 record in Australian Open finals.
- Alcaraz remains world No. 1 in the updated rankings, with Jannik Sinner at No. 2 and Djokovic at No. 3.
- Both finalists arrived from grueling five‑set semifinals, renewing attention on recovery and scheduling after back‑to‑back marathon matches, as Djokovic praised Alcaraz’s achievement and offered cautious comments about his own future.