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Nadal, Del Potro, Ivanovic lead social media reaction to Alcaraz's Australian Open triumph

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic in four sets Sunday evening to win the Australian Open and complete the Career Grand Slam. It did not take long for some of the biggest stars in tennis, including Rafael Nadal, to share their congratulations.

"Congratulations @carlosalcaraz for winning the Australian Open and conquering the Career Grand Slam!" Nadal wrote on X.

"Congratulations @DjokerNole on reaching another final in Melbourne and continuing to make history in our sport," Nadal added. "Thank you for your words during the ceremony!"

Enhorabuena @carlosalcaraz por ganar el @AustralianOpen y conquistar el Career Grand Slam! 👶👏🏻

Congratulations @DjokerNole on reaching another final in Melbourne and continuing to make history in our sport. Thank you for your words during the ceremony! pic.twitter.com/GSLr8pprQZ

— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) February 1, 2026

Juan Martin del Potro, Ana Ivanovic, Rod Laver and Martina Navratilova were among the first to react to the final. 

Gracias @DjokerNole por lo que hiciste. Tantas emociones nos hiciste vivir nuevamente. Sos único, te quiero mucho 💙

Grande Carlitos!!! Sos un capo total 🏆🙌@carlosalcaraz

— Juan M. del Potro (@delpotrojuan) February 1, 2026

Congratulations on your first AO crown and another major title, @carlosalcaraz. Your talent, courage and joy for the game light up our sport. @DjokerNole - what you continue to bring to tennis is beyond belief. Thank you for another remarkable fortnight and for setting the…

— Rod Laver (@rodlaver) February 1, 2026

Amazing men’s final! 🎾
Congrats, @carlosalcaraz on adding the @AustralianOpen title to your collection! 👏🏼
Incredible performance and tournament @DjokerNole - Showing everyone why you are the GOAT. #AO2026

— Ana Ivanovic (@anaivanovic) February 1, 2026

Congrats to @carlosalcaraz for your win at the @AustralianOpen and making history!!! That’s always special:). You make it look easy and oh so much fun!!!

— Martina Navratilova (@Martina) February 1, 2026

Congratulations to the truly remarkable @carlosalcaraz, the 2026 Australian Open Men's Singles Champion!

And cheers to another incredible performance by @DjokerNole.

These two are so much fun to watch. https://t.co/o9nBkxLCvY

— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) February 1, 2026

History. Congratulations @carlosalcaraz And inspiring from @DjokerNole to play that level as well.

— James Blake (@JRBlake) February 1, 2026

holy toledo A career grand slam at 22 Escape from Alcaraz @carlosalcaraz amazing effort winning 1st @AustralianOpen 😎💪👍👊 🏆

— Brad Gilbert (@bgtennisnation) February 1, 2026

Enhorabuena @carlosalcaraz por tu primero @AustralianOpen !!
Seguro que el primero de muchos
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 pic.twitter.com/S4CMPXRPYL

— Fernando Verdasco (@FerVerdasco) February 1, 2026

Congratulations @carlosalcaraz on winning your first @AustralianOpen #title completing an incredible historical run at 22 years old.

Tonight’s match was spectacular, with so much on the line on both sides of the court and you handled it with poise.

We knew you were special… https://t.co/75mwkDxogF

— Katrina Adams 🦋 (@katadams68) February 1, 2026

Plenty of celebrities from outside of the tennis world were also following the Australian Open closely.

Basketball legend Pau Gasol, actor Ben Stiller and more posted on social media after the match.

Celebrando desde Milán el primer Open de Australia de @carlosalcaraz 🏆🇦🇺

Enhorabuena, Charly! El más joven de la historia en completar el Career Grand Slam 🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/aBA6JD57kn

— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) February 1, 2026

🙌 https://t.co/YyFMFezNU0

— Ben Stiller (@BenStiller) February 1, 2026

What stood out at the Australian Open was Carlos Alcaraz’s patience. In the longer rallies, he stayed composed, kept his opponent under pressure, and chose his moments smartly. And the way he covered the court, so quick and precise, was a joy to watch! Congratulations… pic.twitter.com/c2MBeBNjC6

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) February 1, 2026

At 22, playing with that kind of belief is special! Stepping onto the grand stage and taking down a legend takes heart! Massive respect to @carlosalcaraz 🫡 Congratulations and very well played 🔥 The game is in great hands 🎾 🏆 @AustralianOpen #Alcaraz #AlcarazDjokovic

— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) February 1, 2026

Delayed post because I had to go back and rewatch what we all just saw between @carlosalcaraz and @DjokerNole!!! 🤯🤯🤯
Mind blowing at the show of grace, grit and greatness!!! Wow!!! #openaustralia #GrandSlam #historymade 🎾
I think I know what I want to do in my next life! 😂

— Terrell Owens (@terrellowens) February 1, 2026

Brutaaaaal 🙌🏼🙌🏼
Enhorabuena, @carlosalcaraz 👑 https://t.co/QvP20FG4kl

— Marc Márquez (@marcmarquez93) February 1, 2026

Histórico. Grand slam completado con sólo 22 años. Enhorabuena @carlosalcaraz 👏🍋 pic.twitter.com/9Y9cMoXOLg

— Alejandro Valverde (@alejanvalverde) February 1, 2026

Dear @carlosalcaraz, congratulations on your first @AustralianOpen, your seventh Grand Slam title. You remain number 1 and are the youngest player in history to win all four Grand Slam tournaments. All of us madridistas are proud of you. Congratulations, champion!

— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) February 1, 2026