MELBOURNE, Australia -- World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz has defeated a brave and admirable Novak Djokovic in a tense Australian Open final, completing the career Grand Slam at 22 after a physical and emotionally-driven battle in Melbourne.
Both players were pushed to their limits throughout the night, trading several big blows amongst some of the best nerve-testing rally exchanges of the tournament. Djokovic, 38, was drawing on his experience to stay in the contest after a near-perfect opening set, but was ultimately outlasted as his quest for 25 majors now continues.
But it was Alcaraz's mental toughness, eyebrow-raising athleticism, resilience, and sheer quality that proved decisive in the dying stages of the contest, winning 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5.
Catch up below on how the men's final unfolded.