Carlos Alcaraz Eyes Career Grand Slam at Australian Open 2026 After Split with Ferrero
World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz arrives at the 2026 Australian Open with one of the biggest goals of his young career: to win the Melbourne Park title and complete a career Grand Slam , having already won the French Open, Wimbledon and the US Open. The 22-year-old Spaniard’s determination to make this milestone his central focus marks a defining moment this season, made all the more intriguing by his recent coaching change.
The Australian Open beckons as the only major that has so far eluded Alcaraz. Success at the hard-court Grand Slam would not only cement his place among the sport’s elite but also make him the youngest man ever to achieve a career Grand Slam, surpassing the legendary Don Budge’s record.
Alcaraz’s journey to this stage has been marked by consistency and brilliance. Over the past several seasons, he has claimed six Grand Slam titles and captured 24 tour titles overall under the guidance of Juan Carlos Ferrero, his coach for more than seven years. However, last month the pair announced an amicable split, ending a long partnership that began when Alcaraz was still a teenager.
The Australian Open beckons as the only major that has so far eluded Alcaraz. Success at the hard-court Grand Slam would not only cement his place among the sport’s elite but also make him the youngest man ever to achieve a career Grand Slam, surpassing the legendary Don Budge’s record.
Alcaraz’s journey to this stage has been marked by consistency and brilliance. Over the past several seasons, he has claimed six Grand Slam titles and captured 24 tour titles overall under the guidance of Juan Carlos Ferrero, his coach for more than seven years. However, last month the pair announced an amicable split, ending a long partnership that began when Alcaraz was still a teenager.
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