Carlos Alcaraz added his name to one of tennis’ most exclusive lists at the 2026 Australian Open.
The Spaniard’s latest success placed him alongside a select group of players who have completed the Career Grand Slam.
Alcaraz’s achievement invites immediate comparison with some of the greatest names in tennis history, including Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic.
The Tennis Gazette sets out the full list of every male and female singles player who can call themselves a Career Grand Slam champion.
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What the Career Grand Slam means in professional tennis
The Career Grand Slam is achieved when a player wins all four major singles tournaments at least once during their career.
Those tournaments are the Australian Open, the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open.
Each slam presents a different challenge, from the speed of the grass courts at Wimbledon to the physical demands of clay at Roland Garros.
Men’s singles Career Grand Slam champions
- Carlos Alcaraz, completed at the 2026 Australian Open
- Novak Djokovic, completed at the 2016 French Open
- Rafael Nadal, completed at the 2010 US Open
- Roger Federer, completed at the 2009 French Open
- Andre Agassi, completed at the 1999 French Open
- Roy Emerson, completed at the 1964 Wimbledon
- Rod Laver, completed at the 1962 US National Championships
- Don Budge, completed at the 1938 French Championships
- Fred Perry, completed at the 1935 French Championships
Carlos Alcaraz became the ninth men’s singles player to complete the Career Grand Slam following his victory at the 2026 Australian Open.
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Women’s singles Career Grand Slam champions
- Maria Sharapova, completed at the 2012 French Open
- Serena Williams, completed at the 2003 Australian Open
- Steffi Graf, completed at the 1988 US Open
- Martina Navratilova, completed at the 1983 US Open
- Chris Evert, completed at the 1982 Australian Open
- Billie Jean King, completed at the 1972 French Open
- Margaret Court, completed at the 1963 Wimbledon
- Shirley Fry, completed at the 1957 Australian Open
- Doris Hart, completed at the 1954 US Open
- Maureen Connolly, completed at the 1953 French Championships
Maria Sharapova remains the most recent women’s singles player to complete the Career Grand Slam, sealing the achievement at the 2012 French Open.
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