Carlos Alcaraz of Spain defeated Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final, securing his first title in Melbourne and completing a career Grand Slam. According to multiple news sources, the victory makes Alcaraz, at 22 years old, the youngest man ever to achieve this feat. The Associated Press reported via NPR News that Djokovic had previously never lost in his 10 previous finals at Melbourne Park.
The win prevented Djokovic from claiming his record 25th Grand Slam singles title. Alcaraz dropped the first set on Sunday as Djokovic pursued the milestone, according to NPR News.
In other news, Gaza's Rafah border crossing with Egypt saw increased activity on Sunday after years of near-complete closure. The Associated Press reported via NPR News that Israel announced the crossing opened in a test, signaling a key step forward in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. Ambulances were seen lining up to enter the Egyptian gate of the Rafah crossing on the way to the Gaza Strip.
Meanwhile, in Texas, Democrat Christian Menefee won a special election for a U.S. House seat, according to CBS News. Menefee's victory narrows the Republican majority and he has vowed to challenge Trump's agenda.
Figure skater Alysa Liu is preparing for an Olympic comeback in Milan as part of the U.S. women's team, Time reported. Liu, now 21, retired from the sport at age 16 after competing in the 2022 Beijing Olympics where she finished sixth. Known for her unique hairstyle featuring horizontal blonde and brown stripes, Liu adds a blonde stripe every year, representing rings on a tree, since 2023. She became the youngest U.S. women's champion at 13 and the first U.S. woman to land three triple axels in a single competition, as well as the first to land a quadruple jump in competition at 14.
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