“Choose His Moments Smartly” – Legendary Indian cricketer congratulates Carlos Alcaraz on maiden Australian Open title

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar congratulated Carlos Alcaraz after he won his maiden Australian Open title by defeating Novak Djokovic in a thrilling four-set final in Melbourne on Sunday.

Tendulkar praised Alcaraz’s patience throughout the Grand Slam tournament.

“What stood out at the Australian Open was Carlos Alcaraz’s patience. In long rallies, he stayed calm, kept his opponent under pressure, and picked his moments well. The way he covered the court was quick and precise, and it was a joy to watch. Congratulations @carlosalcaraz! A brave effort from @DjokerNole as well,” Tendulkar wrote on X.

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Alcaraz Creates History at Australian Open

World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz created history on Sunday by becoming the youngest player to complete a Career Grand Slam after winning his maiden Australian Open title, according to the ATP.

The 22-year-old Spaniard achieved the milestone by defeating his longtime rival and Serbian great Novak Djokovic in the final in Melbourne. With this win, Alcaraz secured his seventh Grand Slam title.

Dominant Win Over Djokovic

Alcaraz beat the 10-time Australian Open champion in a thrilling four-set final, winning 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5. The match lasted three hours and two minutes, with Alcaraz showing calm, control, and strong movement on the court.

This was also Alcaraz’s first-ever final in Melbourne since making his Australian Open debut.

Joins Elite Company

According to the ATP, Alcaraz is now the sixth man in the Open Era to complete a Career Grand Slam. Only four players have achieved this feat in the 21st century. Djokovic was the latest before Alcaraz, completing it in 2016, followed by Rafael Nadal in 2010 and Roger Federer in 2009.

Men’s Open Era Career Grand Slam Winners

Players to complete the Career Grand Slam in the Men’s Open Era are:

• Carlos Alcaraz (22 years, 272 days)

• Rod Laver (24 years, 32 days)

• Rafael Nadal (24 years, 102 days)

• Roger Federer (27 years, 303 days)

• Novak Djokovic (29 years, 15 days)

• Andre Agassi (29 years, 68 days)

The ATP noted that Rod Laver first completed the Career Grand Slam as an amateur in 1962 and again in the Open Era in 1969.

With this achievement, Alcaraz has firmly placed himself among the greatest players in tennis history.