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Roger Federer is backing Carlos Alcaraz to complete his career Grand Slam at the Australian Open this year.

The young Spaniard has never triumphed at Melbourne Park but Federer is hoping that he will deliver the goods.

He said: “It’s like Rory [McIlroy] going for the Masters, those things are tough.

“At his young age, completing the career Grand Slam would be crazy.

“Let’s see if he is able to do crazy this week. I hope he does because for the game it would be unbelievably special moment.”