In a thrilling showdown that rewrote the tennis record books, Carlos Alcaraz added another chapter to his legend with a hard-fought 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 triumph over Novak Djokovic.

After three hours and two minutes of electrifying play, the 22-year-old became the youngest man ever to complete a career Grand Slam, shattering Don Budge’s 1938 record set days before his own 23rd birthday.

As the reigning world number one, Alcaraz reached yet another milestone: he is now the youngest man in the Open Era to claim seven Grand Slam singles titles, surpassing the legendary Bjorn Borg, who reached that mark at 23.

Astonishingly, the Spanish sensation now owns all four Grand Slam crowns before most players hit their prime, having already conquered the French Open, US Open, and two Wimbledon titles last year.

The match signaled a clear changing of the guard. Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion, opened with trademark confidence and drive, his sights set on a record 25th major singles title.

After dropping the opening set, Alcaraz elevated his game, blending explosive athleticism with tactical brilliance to seize control. His nerves of steel and timely heroics, especially in the tense 7-5 fourth set, proved decisive.

Alcaraz’s victory over Djokovic in a Grand Slam final makes it 3-0, continuing a notable streak he now has in common with Jannik Sinner.

These two young stars have collectively won the past nine men’s Grand Slam singles titles, equaling the period of dominance by Djokovic and Rafael Nadal from Roland Garros 2010 to Roland Garros 2012. Only the combined 11 titles from Nadal and Roger Federer between Roland Garros 2005 and the US Open 2007 are more impressive.

For Alcaraz, this victory was more than a trophy—it was a coming-of-age moment. He now stands as the clear torchbearer for a new era, proving the future of men’s tennis has already arrived.