Carlos Alcaraz, the four-time Grand Slam champion, has set his sights on completing the elusive Career Grand Slam,boldly declaring his belief that he will someday win the Australian Open. “I’m sure I’ll be Australian champion sooner or later,” said the confident 21-year-old. “Hopefully, it will be this year. For me, it is very important to complete the remaining Slams.”
The Spaniard is determined to add the Melbourne Major to his collection of titles, which includes victories at the US Open (2022), Wimbledon (2023, 2024), and the French Open (2024). Achieving this feat in 2025 would make him the youngest man to secure all four Grand Slams, a record currently held by his compatriot Rafael Nadal, who accomplished it at age 24.
Alcaraz will enter the 2025 season with renewed vigor after a disappointing end to 2024. His campaign concluded at the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga, where Spain suffered a surprising quarterfinal loss to the Netherlands. The defeat was bittersweet as it coincided with Nadal’s emotional retirement from tennis, an event the 21-year-old attended to honor the legendary player who inspired his own career.
Alcaraz faced Ben Shelton at the Garden Cup in Madison Square Garden and will take on Frances Tiafoe at the Charlotte Invitational on Friday. These matches mark an exciting buildup to the Australian Open, where he aims to improve on his 7-3 win-loss record at the event.
Alcaraz’s best Australian Open performance came earlier this year when he reached the quarterfinals, falling to Alexander Zverev in four sets. Despite the setback, the four-time Grand Slam champion’s consistency and adaptability have made him a formidable competitor on all surfaces. His only other losses at the tournament include a third-round exit to Matteo Berrettini in a five-set thriller in 2022 and a second-round defeat in his debut year, 2021.
Should Alcaraz clinch the Australian Open title in 2025, he would surpass Nadal as the youngest man to win all four Grand Slams. The left-hander completed the Career Grand Slam at the 2010 US Open at 24 years, three months, and 10 days old. The World No.3, currently 21, has three opportunities to break this record before turning 24.
