Carlos Alcaraz described his victory on the French Open on Sunday because the proudest second of his profession, turning into the youngest man to realize Grand Slam wins on all three tennis surfaces, following his triumphs at Wimbledon and the U.S. Open.
The 21-year-old defeated Alexander Zverev 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 at Roland Garros, becoming a member of a prestigious membership that features tennis legends equivalent to Mats Wilander, Jimmy Connors, Andre Agassi, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.
But having arrived in Paris with barely any matches beneath his belt because of a proper forearm damage, Alcaraz mentioned his newest achievement was all of the extra particular.
“Obviously winning the U.S. Open (in 2022) when I reached the number one ranking, something that I dreamt about since I started playing tennis, getting my first Grand Slam. So it was pretty special,” Alcaraz mentioned.
“The approach I gained Wimbledon (in 2023), beating Djokovic in 5 units, has been an excellent achievement for me. Right now, lifting the Roland Garros trophy, understanding the whole lot I’ve been by the final month with the accidents and all, I do not know.
“Probably that is the second I’m actually proud about, due to the whole lot I’ve executed the final month simply to be prepared for this match with my staff, a whole lot of talks with them. If I’ve to follow, if I can not follow or talk about with them.
“It has been really difficult for me, honestly.”
Alcaraz had withdrawn from Monte Carlo and the Barcelona Open because of the damage and though he tried to retain his title in Madrid, going out within the quarterfinals, he additionally skipped the Italian Open.
“I consider myself a player who doesn’t need too many matches just to get to 100%. I had a really good week here in Paris, practicing with good players,” Alcaraz mentioned.
“I felt really well playing sets, moving, hitting my shots before the tournament began. Obviously, every match that I have played, I was getting better and better.”
Alcaraz mentioned he would mark his newest triumph by getting a tattoo of the Eiffel Tower with Sunday’s date, having gotten inked after his earlier main successes.
“I have to find the time. But I’ll do it for sure. It’s going to be on the left ankle,” Alcaraz mentioned.
“Wimbledon was the right one. Here it’s going to be the left one, I think with the Eiffel Tower, with the date.””Alcaraz, the youngest man to conquer Grand Slams on all surfaces, celebrates his French Open triumph with plans for an iconic Eiffel Tower tattoo, marking a milestone in his illustrious tennis career.”
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