Carlos Alcaraz has written his name into the history books, completing the career Grand Slam and denying Novak Djokovic a record 25th major title.

You can read the report on the men's singles final at the Australian Open final here.

And of course you should scroll back down this page and visit our dedicated tennis page to catch up on all the reaction from Melbourne.

That is all from us for now, though!

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We'll leave you with the moment that a ridiculously talented 22-year-old achieved tennis immortality.

Until next time.

Annabel Croft
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live

It's incredible what Carlos is achieving. The world is his oyster. He's so likeable, so charming and the tennis is breathtaking.

Pat Cash
Former Wimbledon champion on BBC Radio 5 Live

Both players were hurting today and had to push each other and themselves to the limits.

Alcaraz didn't look tired at all for the whole match and that's something special.

He's incredibly fast and can produce amazing tennis on all surfaces. He's a complete player and the youngest I've ever seen to be a complete player - and it's proven by winning all four Grand Slams.

Career Grand Slam? Completed it, mate.

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Annabel Croft
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live

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It's clear from what we've seen in that presentation ceremony how much they adore each other. They were hugging each other and almost couldn't let go of each other before they were called onto the stage.

The words from Carlos, he really meant them. He's looked up to Novak, he's been inspired by him and I think most of the players on the tour would say that.

It's extraordinary what we've witnessed - I never thought we would see Djokovic in another Grand Slam final and I was quite glad to hear him say it himself. I think he has surprised everybody. It's astounding.

There was just a little hint - he said something about not knowing what the next six months or year holds - was that a way of saying he's not sure if he'll be back? I don't know and you just never know.

Here is the winning moment in the Australian Open men's singles final.

The moment Carlos Alcaraz wrote history as the youngest man to win all four Grand Slams.

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More from Carlos Alcaraz: "It's a bit weird seeing Rafa [Nadal] in the stands. I think it's the first time as a professional because I know you watched me when I was 14 or 15 years old. It's such an honour playing in front of you, we had great battles on the court and it was an honour sharing the court with you. Thank you for being here.

"Everyone who made this tournament possible - this tournament is a great tournament for the players. The site is amazing, every year upgrades are made to make us feel comfortable. I'm really grateful for everything you're doing for us and it's an honour to play here in Melbourne every year.

"The love I receive every year, it's great support and great love. It's not just when I play the matches, every time I step on court for practice, I feel the love from the people. I want to say thank you very much for pushing me in the tough moments during matches.

"Thank you very much and I can't wait to come back next year."

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Newly crowned Australian Open champion Carlos Alcaraz, speaking on court after his victory over Novak Djokovic to complete the career Grand Slam, said:

"I want to talk about Novak - he deserves an ovation for sure. You talk about how I'm doing amazing things, but what you're doing is inspiring - not just for tennis players, but for athletes around the world and for me as well.

"You put in hard work every day with your team and I enjoy watching you play and it's been an honour sharing the locker room and the court with you. Thank you for what you're doing because it's really inspiring to me.

"My team in the corner, nobody knows how hard I've been working to get this trophy. Pre-season was a bit of a rollercoaster emotionally.

"We just did the right work, you pushed me every day to do the right things and I'm really grateful for everyone in my corner. This trophy is also yours."

Now, let's hear from history-maker Carlos Alcaraz.

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So, Novak Djokovic just about stopped short of announcing his future plans and whether he will return to the Australian Open next year.

The Serb looks gutted as he walks down the tunnel back to the locker room.

In a classy speech, he ensured none of the attention would be taken away from Carlos Alcaraz's historic moment.

He has proven that, at 38 years old, he can still mix it with the very best. But we will have to wait and see what he decides to do next.

More from Novak Djokovic: "I want to keep it short as this is Carlos' moment.

"You guys (the fans) gave me something, particularly the last couple of matches, with the love and support. I try to give you back with good tennis over the years. This I think was my 21st year coming to Australia. I always believe in myself which is something that is truly needed when you play against incredible players like I have the last few days.

"I didn't think I would be standing at the closing ceremony of a Grand Slam again. God knows what happens tomorrow, let alone six or 12 months. It has been a great ride. I love you guys."

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Australian Open runner-up Novak Djokovic says: "First and foremost of course congratulations Carlos. An amazing tournament and an amazing couple of weeks. What you have been doing, the best word to describe it is historic. Legendary.

"I wish you best of luck for the rest of your career. You are so young you have a lot of time, like myself.

"I am sure we will be seeing a lot of each other over the next 10 years... not!

"I also have to thank my team for enduring me and giving me support. It hasn't been smooth sailing as it never is. You guys were my rock and you have seen the best and worst of me over the last few years but in particular the last three weeks.

"I also want to speak to the legendary Rafa (Nadal) who is in the stands. Obviously it feels very weird to see you there and not here. I just want to say it has been an honour to share the court with you. To have you here watching this final, first time for me, it is a strange feeling but thank you for being present.

"Too many Spanish legends, it felt like I was two against one tonight!"

Carlos Alcaraz tells Novak Djokovic he is "inspiring". There's a lot of respect, and love, between these two.

We'll bring you their words in full next.

Annabel Croft
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live

When you think that Alcaraz and Sinner have split so many of the Grand Slams in the past couple of years, now he's extended his lead over Sinner, his biggest rival who has four still.

Sinner would have to win all of the slams remaining this year to be able to equal him.

It is 21 years since Novak Djokovic made his first Grand Slam appearance, at the Australian Open, in 2005.

He has just gone toe-to-toe with Carlos Alcaraz, who has made history aged 22 and was born just 18 months before the Serb's debut appearance at a major.

Djokovic is first to speak to the crowd and jokes to Alcaraz that they will hopefully have many more battles to come over the next 10 years, before a 'not' follows shortly after their shared laughter.

Pat Cash
Former Wimbledon champion on BBC Radio 5 Live

Alcaraz, after that first set, barely missed a ball. There were very few unforced errors and he forced Novak to play his best tennis and serve his best to stay in the match.

Novak kept fighting and fighting. Well done to both players.

Men's players who have achieved the career Grand Slam in the Open era:

• Rod Laver - 1969 US Open - age 31
• Andre Agassi - 1999 Roland Garros - age 29
• Roger Federer - 2009 Roland Garros - age 27
• Rafael Nadal - 2010 US Open - age 24
• Novak Djokovic - 2016 Roland Garros - age 29
• Carlos Alcaraz - 2026 Australian Open - age 22

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