Carlos Alcaraz has already determined what his subsequent purpose is after finishing the Profession Slam by profitable the Australian Open.
Carlos Alcaraz has amassed seven Grand Slam titles on the age of twenty-two (Picture: Getty)
Carlos Alcaraz is already eyeing extra titles after making historical past on the Australian Open. At 22 years and 272 days outdated, he turned the youngest man to finish the profession Grand Slam, beating 10-time former champion Novak Djokovic 2-6 6-2 6-3 7-5. Alcaraz may now do what just one different man – Rod Laver – has finished within the Open Period, obtain the calendar Grand Slam by profitable all 4 this yr.
The world No.1 stated: “It may be a giant problem. These are large phrases, to be trustworthy. I simply need it to be one by one. Proper now subsequent one is French Open. I’ve nice recollections in that event. I really feel actually particular each time I’m going there. I do not wish to put myself in a extremely pressured place to must do it, however it may be nice. Proper now I’ll attempt to be prepared, to work laborious, to simply get well and practise effectively to play an excellent event within the subsequent Grand Slam.”
Now a seven-time Main winner aged 22, Alcaraz has set his sights on profitable different prestigious tournaments for the primary time.
He added: “There are some tournaments that I actually needed to win at the least as soon as. I simply actually needed to finish all of the Masters 1000. Clearly, the ATP Finals and the Davis Cup.
“I actually needed to realize that for my nation, for Spain.” Tim Henman has already tipped Alcaraz to hitch Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer by profitable at the least 20 Majors in his profession.
The previous British No.1 advised TNT Sports activities: “Now we’re speculating that Alcaraz will win 20 Grand Slam tournaments, and can [Jannik] Sinner do the identical? Is it unfair to take a position? I do not suppose so. Is it unrealistic? I do not suppose so.
Carlos Alcaraz is dreaming of attaining the Calendar Slam after his first Melbourne title (Picture: Getty)
Djokovic, in the meantime, had by no means been nearer to a historic twenty fifth Grand Slam title. The Serbian celebrity, 38, has lowered his expectations at this level in his profession, however nonetheless believes he can win.
Djokovic, who returns to No.3 on the earth at present, (mon) stated: “I’ve perception, and I’ve all the time confidence and imaginative and prescient to win a Slam, to win wherever the place I play, however I didn’t anticipate it. That is completely different.
“I lowered my expectations final couple of years, which additionally, I believe, permits me to have the ability to let go of a few of that pointless extra stress. It additionally feels good a bit of bit not being all the time the principle favorite to win Slams.”
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And Alcaraz has additionally tipped the Olympic champion to elevate large trophies once more. The brand new Aussie Open winner stated: “It is unbelievable what he is doing. If he maintains this stage of tennis throughout the entire season, he’ll win nice issues.
“Most likely Masters 1000 once more. He’ll come to a Grand Slam closing once more. It relies upon how bodily he’s, or how demanding bodily is the event for him, however I believe he is able to hold profitable the large tournaments on the tour.”
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