ROLEX SWEETHEART CARLOS ALCARAZ COMPLETES CAREER GRAND SLAM
words by FRANCESCO PIZZUTI
Just yesterday, we witnessed tennis history in the making at the 2026 Australian Open, where 22-year-old Rolex Testimonee Carlos Alcaraz completed the Career Grand Slam® by winning all four major championships of the year.
The Spaniard prodigy is a proper prize-hoarder, having won seven Grand Slams since joining the Rolex family in 2022, and with that, the hearts of tennis fans all around the globe. Alcaraz expressed gratitude and love back to the fans who have supported him through his meteoric rise; he shared:
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“I appreciate this moment so much. Nobody knows how hard I have been working to get this trophy. Pre-season was a rollercoaster emotionally but I’m really grateful to everyone in my corner. This trophy is yours too. This tournament is amazing and the love I receive each year is a great support. Thank you for pushing me in the tough moments.”
Rolex has been following the rhythm of tennis since 1978, playing to the beat of the world’s leading players on their journey to the crown and following Iconic players like Roger Federer and Pat Rafter, who both returned to the champion-maker Rod Laver Arena, during this year’s Opening Ceremony.
The Swiss watchmaker has served as Official Timekeeper of the Australian Open since 2008, attending to the tournament’s demand for perseverance and excellence. Now, as this year’s tournament comes to a close, Alcaraz made an indelible mark, securing himself in the tournament’s wall of legends alongside players of the caliber of Federer and Laver.
