23 days ago

Spain’s PM Hails Carlos Alcaraz After Career Slam-Sealing Aussie Open Win

After Alcaraz beat Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 to win the 2026 Australian Open and major No. 7, Spain’s prime minister Pedro Sánchez posted congratulations on X: “an example of effort, overcoming adversity, and courage.” Alcaraz rebounded from a 6-2 first set, won his second straight vs Djokovic, and left their rivalry tied 5-5.