Alcaraz Wins the Career Grand Slam and Twitter Goes Bonkers

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic to become the youngest player to ever complete the coveted career Grand Slam on Sunday night in Melbourne. We’re making the rounds on X to see the celebration.

The Nine Career Grand Slam Winners

Player	Age	Title won to complete Career Grand Slam
Carlos Alcaraz	22 years 272 days	2026 Australian Open
Don Budge	22 years 363 days	1938 French Championships
Rod Laver	24 years 32 days	1962 US National Championships
Rafael Nadal	24 years 102 days	2010 US Open
Fred Perry	26 years 15 days	1935 French Championships
Roy Emerson	27 years 244 days	1964 Wimbledon Championships
Roger Federer	27 years 303 days	2009 Roland Garros
Novak Djokovic	29 years 15 days	2016 Roland Garros
Andre Agassi	29 years 68 days	1999 Roland Garros

Let the Celebration Begin

A heartwarming moment between Carlos Alcaraz and his dad after Australian Open glory 🥹❤️ pic.twitter.com/nrVR6FgOqX
— TNT Sports (@tntsports) February 1, 2026

A Moment Between Legends

Nothing but respect ♥️#AustralianOpen pic.twitter.com/O6Xlqe8qul
— ATP Tour (@atptour) February 1, 2026

22 and a Seven-Time Major Winner

Just a 22yo living his dreams 🥹💙 pic.twitter.com/XLT6eorqcK
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) February 1, 2026

Kind Words from Del Potro

Gracias @DjokerNole por lo que hiciste. Tantas emociones nos hiciste vivir nuevamente. Sos único, te quiero mucho 💙

Grande Carlitos!!! Sos un capo total 🏆🙌@carlosalcaraz
— Juan M. del Potro (@delpotrojuan) February 1, 2026

20 Majors Played, 22 Years Old

Carlos Alcaraz (22y 258d) becomes the youngest male player in tennis history to complete the Career Grand Slam, breaking an 87-year-old record 👏

✅ Wimbledon
✅ French Open
✅ US Open
🆕 Australian Open pic.twitter.com/rIs4psO7cq
— TNT Sports (@tntsports) February 1, 2026

Djokovic’s Parting Words

"God knows what happens tomorrow, let alone in 6 months or 12 months. It has been a great ride. I love you guys."

Novak Djokovic after what could be his last time at the Australian Open ❤️ pic.twitter.com/XktOBYlKPD
— ESPN (@espn) February 1, 2026

5th Time’s a Charm!

Feeling 22 ✌️ pic.twitter.com/k1AksoDuSu
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) February 1, 2026

That Moment

CAREER SLAM COMPLETE 🤯🏆🏆🏆🏆 pic.twitter.com/OyJwC162qR
— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) February 1, 2026

No Juan Carlos, But Still the Title

A heartwarming moment between Carlos Alcaraz and his dad after Australian Open glory 🥹❤️ pic.twitter.com/nrVR6FgOqX
— TNT Sports (@tntsports) February 1, 2026

Iconic Camera Sign

🫡 https://t.co/c7iXNuatOD pic.twitter.com/F2DpDj5fmm
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) February 1, 2026

Way Ahead of the Game

Carlos Alcaraz. Record Breaker.@carlosalcaraz #AO26 pic.twitter.com/tTYOM0y7I4
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) February 1, 2026

Nine and Counting for Sincaraz

The streak continues 🤩 pic.twitter.com/or3xFbrc4a
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) February 1, 2026

Watch and Learn

Alcaraz was watching Djokovic as a kid and now he's making him feel like an unc, crazy pic.twitter.com/nhJX4lghjU
— Nubaid Haroon (@RamboFYI) February 1, 2026

Seven, and Counting

Carlos Alcaraz right now 👇

✅ At 22, the youngest ever player to complete the Career Grand Slam, breaking an 87 year record
✅ Does it by winning first #AusOpen title
✅ The youngest player to win x7 Men's Grand Slam titles
✅ The second Spaniard to win the AO after Rafael… pic.twitter.com/qT0DS8MbpA
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) February 1, 2026