Truly awe-inspiring! The Grand Slam champion Alcaraz has set numerous young records!

The Australian Open is over, but the analysis is still ongoing. In the final spectacular men's singles match, Spain’s rising star Carlos Alcaraz overturned the veteran Djokovic, not only handing Djokovic his first defeat at Melbourne Park but also setting several records. Currently, the young player holds many records; let's take a look:

Youngest male world No.1 in the Open Era (19 years and 4 months)

Alcaraz’s first Grand Slam title came at the US Open. In 2022, both he and Ruud reached their first Grand Slam final. Facing a winner-takes-all scenario for both the Grand Slam title and world No.1 ranking, Alcaraz seized the moment and emerged victorious, breaking Hewitt’s long-standing record as the youngest male world No.1. Additionally, by finishing the year as No.1, he also surpassed another record held by Hewitt.

Youngest player in history to complete a career Grand Slam (22 years and 272 days)

Youngest Grand Slam champion on all surfaces (hard court/clay/grass multiple titles)

These two achievements can be discussed together. Over the past few seasons, Alcaraz has won Grand Slam titles every year. He first claimed the Challenger Gold Cup in 2023, successfully defended it in 2024, and won the Gunslinger Cup for the first time; combined with the 2022 US Open, in less than two seasons, he has secured Grand Slam titles across all surfaces. Just over three seasons in, he has completed the career Grand Slam with remarkable efficiency.

Youngest player in the Open Era to win 7 Grand Slam titles (22 years old)

Who is truly the favored prodigy? While we cannot yet see what further achievements Alcaraz will attain, what he has accomplished so far already surpasses the breakthrough of the Mallorcan prodigy in his youth.

Many tennis players spend their entire careers without winning even one Grand Slam, yet Alcaraz holds seven titles at such a young age, making it impossible to ignore him.

The first 22-year-old player in history to reach four consecutive Grand Slam finals

After exiting in the quarterfinals of last year’s Australian Open, Alcaraz seems to have made significant progress. His victories at last year’s Monte Carlo and Rome Masters, among other achievements, were previously unattained. This time at the Australian Open, he broke through the quarterfinal barrier and went all the way.

Youngest player in the Open Era to reach all four Grand Slam finals (22 years and 270 days)

Alcaraz’s versatility and talent are evident in every aspect. In achieving finals appearances at all four Grand Slams, he leads ahead of Sinner and stands shoulder to shoulder with the sport’s legends.

Looking ahead to this year’s Grand Slams, the French Open defending champion Alcaraz’s primary goal will be to stop Sinner at Roland Garros, as the latter is just one Gunslinger Cup away from completing a career Grand Slam.(Source: Tennis Home, Author: Luo Cheng Qiye)