Overview
- Alcaraz defeated Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 in just over three hours at Rod Laver Arena to claim his first Melbourne title.
- At 22 years and 272 days, he is the youngest man to win all four majors and now holds seven Grand Slam trophies.
- Both finalists came off five-set semifinals; Alcaraz battled vomiting and cramps to beat Alexander Zverev, while Djokovic outlasted Jannik Sinner.
- Alcaraz remains ATP world No. 1 after the win, and Djokovic stays on 24 majors and moves up to No. 3 in the rankings.
- The tournament awarded $2,697,500 to the champion and $1,397,500 to the finalist in singles prize money.