Carlos Alcaraz will look to finally get his hands on the Australian Open title later this month.
The Spaniard has won six Grand Slams so far in his career, having emerged victorious twice at Roland Garros, Wimbledon and the US Open.
Alcaraz is yet to go all the way in Melbourne, however, and has never advanced past the quarterfinals at the first major of the year.
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2021 Australian Open – 1R
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2025 Australian Open – QF
Should he hoist the trophy this season, the 22-year-old will become just the sixth man in the Open Era to achieve the Career Grand Slam, and the youngest ever to do so.
Though Alcaraz recently split with his longtime coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, former world number two Alex Corretja thinks he will have his best chance Down Under this time around.
Alex Corretja discusses Carlos Alcaraz’s chances in Melbourne
As per Eurosport, Corretja discussed the likelihood of both Alcaraz and his rival, Jannik Sinner, winning the Australian Open.
He said: “For Sinner, it’s an idyllic place, the ball and conditions suit him perfectly.
“For Carlos, it’s the only Slam he hasn’t triumphed in, but I think finishing 2025 with more freshness might have allowed him to come to the pre-season with more energy, enabling him to find his best version in Melbourne.
“It’s a very nice challenge for him. However, it won’t be easy for anyone: other players who have felt very good in the pre-season can always surprise.”
When asked how many majors both Alcaraz and Sinner will win in 2026, Corretja replied: “That’s very difficult to say, especially after Carlitos parted ways with coach Juan Carlos Ferrero.
“Last year, I said they would split the titles. This year I say that will be the case again.”
Carlos Alcaraz’s last campaign at the Australian Open
Alcaraz’s 2025 Australian Open run began with two straightforward wins over Alexander Shevchenko and Yoshihito Nishioka.
He was tested in round three by Nuno Borges, with the Portuguese star taking the third set, but Alcaraz prevailed to set up a fourth-round clash with Jack Draper.
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Draper was ultimately forced to retire from the match due to injury, which saw Alcaraz match his best Australian Open finish by reaching the quarterfinals.
There, however, Alcaraz was defeated by Novak Djokovic, as the Serb came back from a set down to triumph.
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