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Sachin Tendulkar Hails Alcaraz's Historic Australian Open Win Over Djokovic

Sachin Tendulkar praised Carlos Alcaraz's composure and court coverage following his Australian Open victory. Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic to claim his maiden title at Melbourne, making tennis history. The win made the 22-year-old Spaniard the youngest man in the Open Era to complete a Career Grand Slam. He joins an elite group of just eight players to have won all four major tournaments.

Key Points: Tendulkar Praises Alcaraz's Australian Open Victory

  • Alcaraz wins first Australian Open
  • Defeats Djokovic in final
  • Becomes youngest Career Grand Slam champion
  • Joins elite eight-player list
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'It was a joy to watch': Sachin Tendulkar congratulates Alcaraz on Australian Open win

Sachin Tendulkar congratulates Carlos Alcaraz for his historic Australian Open win, praising his patience and composure against Novak Djokovic.

"What stood out... was Carlos Alcaraz's patience. - Sachin Tendulkar"

New Delhi, Feb 1

Former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar lauded Australian Open 2026 champion Carlos Alcaraz's "patience and composure" after he defeated Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 and claimed his first title at the season's first Grand Slam tournament.

Alcaraz made tennis history on Sunday, winning his maiden Australian Open men's singles title and in the process, becoming the youngest professional tennis player to achieve a career Grand Slam.

"What stood out at the Australian Open was Carlos Alcaraz's patience. In the longer rallies, he stayed composed, kept his opponent under pressure, and chose his moments smartly. And the way he covered the court, so quick and precise, was a joy to watch! Congratulations @carlosalcaraz! What a valiant effort from @DjokerNole as well!" posted Sachin Tendulkar on social media.

By inflicting a first defeat on Djokovic in 11 Australian Open finals, the 22-year-old Alcaraz became the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam, which is achieved by lifting the trophy at all four majors, in the open era.

Alcaraz is now a seven-time Grand Slam singles champion, making him level with his fellow ATP No. 1 club member John McEnroe and Mats Wilander on the all-time list. The Spaniard's Melbourne victory continued the stranglehold that he and his great rival Jannik Sinner have had on the majors in recent years: the pair have won the past nine Grand Slam titles between them, dating back to Djokovic's triumph at the 2023 US Open. Sinner lost to Djokovic in the 2026 Australian Open semifinals.

The Spaniard became the eighth player to complete a career Grand Slam, joining Fred Perry (1935), Don Budge (1938), Rod Laver (1962), Roy Emerson (1964), Andre Agassi (1999), Roger Federer (2009), Rafael Nadal (2010), and Djokovic (2015). Of these, Budge and Lever bagged the Grand Slam in a calendar year.

- IANS

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Sarah B
It's amazing to see legends from different sports appreciating each other. Tendulkar's analysis is spot on - Alcaraz's court coverage was insane. The future of tennis is in good hands!
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Vikram M
Youngest to complete the career Grand Slam! That's a record that might stand for a very long time. Beating Djokovic in Melbourne is the ultimate test. Hats off to the young champion. 🎾
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Priya S
While the achievement is phenomenal, I do feel a bit for Djokovic. To have such a dominant run at the Australian Open and then lose in the final... must be tough. But that's sport! Alcaraz was simply brilliant.
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Rohit P
Sachin paaji's tweet is the stamp of approval! Alcaraz and Sinner owning the last nine Slams is crazy dominance. The era of the Big 3 is truly over. Exciting times for tennis fans.
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Nikhil C
As an Indian sports fan, it's heartening to see our icons engage with global sports. But I wish our media gave similar detailed analysis for our own rising stars in other sports too, not just cricket.

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