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Carlos Alcaraz wins Australian Open to complete career grand slam

Carlos Alcaraz won the Australian Open for the first time on Sunday
Carlos Alcaraz won the Australian Open for the first time on Sunday (Getty Images)
  • Carlos Alcaraz came from a set down to beat Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final on Sunday.
  • Djokovic, who was seeking a historic 25th grand slam title, made a fast start as he took the opening set 6-2.
  • But Alcaraz fought back to claim a 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 victory as he won his seventh grand slam title.
  • Alcaraz’s win meant that he completed the career grand slam, having previously won each of the other three majors twice each.
  • Aged just 22, Alcaraz is the youngest male player in tennis history to complete the career grand slam.
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