Carlos Alcaraz has completed the Career Grand Slam after beating Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final.
The Spaniard came back from a set down to overcome Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5, becoming the youngest player ever to win all four major titles, aged 22.
Alcaraz secured his seventh Grand Slam trophy with the triumph, equalling the tallies of John McEnroe and Mats Wilander.
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He completed the feat with 22-time Grand Slam champion and compatriot Rafael Nadal watching on in the stands.
After his defeat, Djokovic took a moment during his runner-up speech to send a message to Nadal.
Novak Djokovic sends message to Rafael Nadal in Melbourne
“I have to thank my team for enduring me and giving me support,” said the 38-year-old.
“It has not been smooth sailing as it never is. But you guys are my rock in my corner and you have seen the worst and best of me in the last who knows how many years, but particularly the last three weeks and this success is your success, of course.
“Then I want to speak to the legendary Rafa, who is in the stands. Just a few words! Obviously, it feels very weird to see you there and not here.
“But I just want to say it’s been an honour to share the court with you and to have you watching the finals here, is the first time for me. It’s a bit of a strange feeling but thank you for being present.
“There are too many Spanish legends. It felt like it was two against one tonight; it was not fair!”
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Novak Djokovic congratulates Carlos Alcaraz after the loss
Alcaraz won his second consecutive match against Djokovic, following his victory in the US Open semifinals last year.
Addressing Alcaraz, Djokovic said: “Congratulations, Carlos, on an amazing tournament and an amazing couple of weeks.
“To your coach, family and team, what you have been doing, I think the best word to describe it is historic, legendary.
“So congratulations and I wish you the best of luck for the rest of your career.
“You are so young, you have a lot of time. Like myself! So I am sure we will be seeing each other many times in the next 10 years.”
Alcaraz has now tied the head-to-head with Djokovic, with the score five all after 10 clashes.
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