Overview
- Carlos Alcaraz beat Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 in about 3 hours at Rod Laver Arena, overturning a one-set deficit.
- At 22 years and 272 days, Alcaraz became the youngest man in the Open Era to win all four majors, bringing his Grand Slam total to seven.
- The result ended Djokovic’s perfect record in Australian Open finals (previously 10-0) and stopped his bid for a record 25th major singles title.
- The victory consolidates Alcaraz’s ATP No. 1 status and levels his head-to-head with Djokovic at 5-5 across 10 meetings.
- Competing in his first major since parting with coach Juan Carlos Ferrero, Alcaraz’s team was led by Samuel López; outlets reported prize money of about $2,697,500 for the champion and $1,397,500 for the runner-up.