Sports · 1 February 2026
Alcaraz leads Djokovic in AO final eyeing youngest Career Slam record
22-year-old Carlos Alcaraz battles Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open 2026 final, aiming to become the youngest man to complete a Career Grand Slam. While Djokovic seeks a record-breaking 25th major title, the Spaniard is vying to surpass Rafael Nadal’s age record for the youngest career Grand Slam. If successful, Alcaraz joins an exclusive club of five Open Era legends including Rod Laver, securing the major that has eluded him.
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