Melbourne, Jan 31, 2026 (AFP) - Carlos Alcaraz: rare tennis talent with shades of Federer

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2026-01-31

Carlos Alcaraz has an easy charm and broad Tom Cruise-like smile, but underneath the exterior is a highly driven and motivated player laser-focused on chasing records. The 22-year-old is on the verge of becoming the youngest man to win all four majors, surpassing legendary fellow Spaniard Rafael Nadal. Nadal was 24 when he did it. Standing in his way in the Australian Open men's final on Sunday is Novak Djokovic, who won his first title at Melbou......

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