Carlos Alcaraz celebrates alongside Novak Djokovic after profitable the Australian Open males’s singles ultimate on February 1, 2026.
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Carlos Alcaraz praised Novak Djokovic as an inspiration and gave a shout-out to compatriot Rafa Nadal after downing the Serbian nice in 4 units on Sunday to assert his first Australian Open title.
Alcaraz, 22, celebrated changing into the youngest man to finish the profession Grand Slam by profitable all 4 majors after overhauling Djokovic 2-6 6-2 6-3 7-5 at floodlit Rod Laver Area.
“You are speaking about how I am doing the issues, wonderful issues, however what you are doing is basically inspiring,” the Spaniard mentioned on the trophy ceremony after grabbing the Norman Brookes Problem Cup.
“Not just for the tennis gamers, however the athletes, all of the individuals around the globe. And for me, as effectively.
“For me, I simply loved so a lot watching you play. It has been an honour sharing the locker (room).”
Nadal, the 22-time Grand Slam champion and a two-time Australian Open winner, was entrance row at Rod Laver Area on Sunday and grinned as he watched his compatriot rally from a set all the way down to change into the second Spaniard to assert the title.
“It’s kind of bizarre seeing Rafa within the stands,” Alcaraz mentioned, addressing Nadal.
“I feel it is the primary time as an expert as a result of I do know you watched me once I was 14 or 15 years outdated.
“It is such an honour taking part in in entrance of you, we had nice battles on the court docket and it was an honour sharing the court docket with you. Thanks for being right here.”
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