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Carlos Alcaraz becomes the youngest man to complete the Career Grand Slam
Carlos Alcaraz entered 2026 with six major titles, then defeated Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final to become the youngest man to complete the Career Grand Slam. At 22 years and 272 days, he also became the youngest Open Era man to win seven majors. The achievement added Melbourne to two titles each at Roland Garros, Wimbledon and the US Open. Alcaraz's appeal is tactical as well as historical: explosive acceleration, elite movement, a disguised drop shot and the willingness to move forward give him solutions on every surface. His major record already combines longevity-style versatility with the improvisation of a young champion.
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