Carlos Alcaraz has become the youngest player to complete a career Grand Slam after defeating Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final. The Spaniard recovered from losing the opening set to win 2-6,

In fact, the often divisive tennis legend undoubtedly enhanced his reputation as he paid a classy and heartwarming tribute to his former rival, Rafael Nadal, who had been watching on from the stands. “I want to speak to the legendary Rafa, who is in the stands,” Djokovic said during the trophy presentation.

Rafael Nadal explained why he had to support Carlos Alcaraz over Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final.

Carlos Alcaraz has just won the Australian Open to become the youngest man to win a career Grand Slam in the Open Era. And along with that, he also seems to have won over the entire tennis world.

Novak Djokovic took a moment midway through the Australian Open to address Rafael Nadal, who was seated in the stands.

While he fell short in the 2026 Australian Open final against Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic managed to claim at least one record over the weekend.

Pop artists Renee Rap and The Veronicas, the stage act of twin sisters Lisa and Jessica Origliasso, performed on site ahead of Elena Rybakina's three-set victory over Aryna Sabalenka on Saturday, which was watched by Bill Gates, Good Trouble actress Maia Mitchell and others.

Nadal was spotted wearing the Richard Mille RM 27-05 Flying Tourbillon Rafael Nadal watch, which is priced at an eye-popping $2.2 million. Designed in his honor, the watch weighs 11.5 grams exclusive of the strap. The Spaniard became a brand ambassador for Richard Mille in 2010, a relationship that has continued to this day.

Legendary former Spanish tennis superstar Rafael Nadal is present in the stands as Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic battle it out in the men's final of the ongoing Australian Open 2026.

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