Everyone wants to know exactly why Carlos Alcaraz split up wit. It was, by some margin, one of the most surprising coaching separations in the history of tennis, a decision that came with no clear warning immediately after the greatest season of Alcaraz’s career.

Carlos Alcaraz knows what matters the most to him in 2026 and isn’t shy about telling the world: He wants to win the Australian Open to complete a career Grand Slam.

Sky Sports Jonathan Overend looks ahead to the Australian Open; who can stop Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner from setting up another Grand Slam final? Watch the ATP and WTA Tours live on Sky Sports Tennis and Sky Sports+,

Carlos Alcaraz will have the world watching him when he steps on the court at the Australian Open next week. The 22-year-old is looking to become the youngest men’s player to capture his career Grand Slam—winning at least one title in each of the four majors. He just needs the title in Melbourne to complete the lofty achievement.

Alcaraz, who recently split from longtime coach Juan Carlos Ferrero, is ranked No. 1 but won't be the favorite over the coming 15 days. That's his rival, No. 2 Jannik Sinner, who won the past two Australian Opens and appeared in the last five Slam finals overall.

Alcaraz kicks off his tournament against Australian Adam Walton while world No.2 Sinner plays Frenchman Hugo Garcia first-up. Retired great Federer is back in Australia for the first time since his final Open appearance in 2020 and will headline the tournament’s inaugural opening ceremony.

The El Palmar native is practicing at the Australian Open with Samuel Lopez. They will seek the missing Major title and a place in the ultimate history books. If he wins the trophy, the 22-year-old will become the youngest winner of a Career Grand Slam.

According to Sportico’s annual rankings, two current tennis players feature in the 2025 list of the world’s 100 highest-paid athletes, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.