In tennis, completing a Career Grand Slam is one of the rarest and greatest achievements. It means winning Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open at least once during a career. Only a handful of men have managed this feat in more than 100 years of tennis history.
At the Australian Open 2026, Carlos Alcaraz rewrote history by winning his first Australian Open title and completing his Career Grand Slam at just 22 years and 272 days. With this, he became the youngest male player ever to achieve this milestone, breaking a record that stood for decades.
Below is the updated list of the Top 10 youngest men’s tennis players to complete a Career Grand Slam, ranked by age.
Top 10 Youngest Career Grand Slam Winners – Men’s Tennis
| Rank | Player | Country | Age at Completion | Tournament |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlos Alcaraz | Spain | 22y 272d | Australian Open 2026 |
| 2 | Don Budge | USA | 22y 363d | French Open 1938 |
| 3 | Rod Laver | Australia | 24y 32d | US Nationals 1962 |
| 4 | Rafael Nadal | Spain | 24y 101d | US Open 2010 |
| 5 | Fred Perry | Great Britain | 26y 15d | French Championship 1935 |
| 6 | Roy Emerson | Australia | 27y 243d | Wimbledon 1964 |
| 7 | Roger Federer | Switzerland | 27y 303d | French Open 2009 |
| 8 | Novak Djokovic | Serbia | 29y 15d | French Open 2016 |
| 9 | Andre Agassi | USA | ~29y | French Open 1999 |
| 10 | Rod Laver (Calendar GS) | Australia | — | Repeated in 1969 |
1. Carlos Alcaraz (Spain)
Carlos Alcaraz now sits at the top of tennis history. By defeating Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open 2026 final, he completed his Career Grand Slam at the youngest age ever.
He had already won US Open (2022), Wimbledon (2023, 2024), and French Open (2024, 2025) before finally conquering Melbourne. At just 22, he already owns seven Grand Slam titles.
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2. Don Budge (USA)
Don Budge was the original benchmark for greatness. In 1938, he completed the Career Grand Slam at 22 years and 363 days and also achieved a Calendar Year Grand Slam. His record stood for nearly nine decades before Alcaraz broke it.
3. Rod Laver (Australia)
Rod Laver completed his first Career Grand Slam in 1962 and later repeated it during the Open Era in 1969. He remains the only male player to achieve a Calendar Grand Slam twice, making him one of the greatest ever.
4. Rafael Nadal (Spain)
Rafael Nadal completed his Career Grand Slam at the 2010 US Open. Known as the “King of Clay,” Nadal proved his versatility by winning on hard courts as well. He finished his career with 22 Grand Slam titles.
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5. Fred Perry (Great Britain)
Fred Perry was a dominant force in the pre-Open Era. He completed his Career Grand Slam in 1935 and remains one of Britain’s greatest sporting icons. Wimbledon’s Centre Court player facilities are named after him.
6. Roy Emerson (Australia)
Roy Emerson completed his Career Grand Slam in 1964 and won 12 Grand Slam titles, most of them in the pre-Open Era. He was known for consistency and dominance during his time.
7. Roger Federer (Switzerland)
Roger Federer completed his Career Grand Slam by winning the French Open in 2009 after multiple heartbreaks in Paris. Federer retired with 20 Grand Slam titles and is widely admired for elegance and longevity.
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8. Novak Djokovic (Serbia)
Novak Djokovic completed his Career Grand Slam at Roland Garros in 2016. He currently holds the all-time record with 24 Grand Slam titles and remains one of the most successful players in history.
9. Andre Agassi (USA)
Andre Agassi completed his Career Grand Slam in 1999 by winning the French Open.
He became the first American man in the Open Era to achieve this feat and remains a global tennis icon.
Why Alcaraz’s Record Is Special
- Youngest male player to complete Career Grand Slam
- Fastest to reach 7 Grand Slam titles
- Completed the slam at his first Australian Open victory
- Leads the new generation of men’s tennis
Carlos Alcaraz’s achievement marks a historic shift in men’s tennis. By becoming the youngest Career Grand Slam winner ever, he has moved ahead of legends and set a new benchmark for future generations. The question now is not if Alcaraz will break more records but how many.
