Alcaraz and Swiatek, the feat never seen in the history of tennis they can pull off at the Australian Open 2026

Diego Jiménez Rubio | 30 Dec 2025 | 22.22

Alcaraz and Swiatek, possible feat at Australian Open 2026. Photo: gettyimages

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Ten women and eight men know what it is to have all four Grand Slam titles in their list of achievements, although if we restrict it to the Open Era (something relevant), the count decreases to six women and five men. Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek could join that list at the 2026 Australian Open. Can you imagine if they both manage it?

The Career Grand Slam is one of those utopian aspirations that emerge as a real goal in very specific cases. Only the best in history have been able to achieve, or even consider, that feat. It's amazing to think that at the 2026 Australian Open, there will be a double chance to see a tennis player winning their fourth major and completing their own collection, entering the realm of tennis gods. Both Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek could accomplish this, and if they both become champions, they would achieve something never seen before in the history of this sport.

Never have two tennis players completed the Career Grand Slam in the same tournament

The final piece of the Career Grand Slam puzzle has never been achieved by two players in the same event. It is even more chilling to realize that the Spaniard could do it at 22 years old, becoming the youngest of all time to do so by surpassing Nadal, while the Polish player would achieve it at just 24 years old. It's not easy for two players to be in a position to complete the Grand Slam titles sweep, as it's rare for both to arrive at the same event without conquering a particular edition.

Both are solid contenders. While Sinner and Sabalenka might be considered slightly more favored, no one would be surprised if Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek emerge as champions of the 2026 Australian Open. If they both succeed, they would complete their own achievements and establish a remarkable feat that is very hard to replicate in this sport. Melbourne will witness two parallel stories that could converge into unforgettable titles.