The Tennis Podcast

Aus Open Day 15 - Carlos Alcaraz: History Boy

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Feb 1, 2026
A dramatic recount of Alcaraz toppling Djokovic to become the youngest man with a career Grand Slam. Tactical shifts, epic rallies and a tense fourth set are broken down. Conversations consider calendar slam prospects, the impact of recent coaching changes, Djokovic’s legacy and bold proposals for the Australian Open’s future.
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INSIGHT

Alcaraz Completes Career Grand Slam

  • Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam at 22 with a 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 win over Novak Djokovic.
  • The victory is historically significant because he denied Djokovic a 25th major and marked a rapid rise in Alcaraz's legacy.
INSIGHT

Djokovic's Electrifying Opening Set

  • Novak Djokovic produced an extraordinary first set that overwhelmed Alcaraz and set a high bar for level of play.
  • The early dominance showed Djokovic still can reach peak, even if sustaining it over a match is difficult.
INSIGHT

Tactical Shift Won The Middle Sets

  • Alcaraz shifted tactics after the first set by locking his game down and absorbing Djokovic's power.
  • That tactical maturity forced Djokovic to miss and allowed Alcaraz to seize control of the match.
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