Alcaraz: My Win in Australia is a Dream Come True

Carlos Alcaraz stated on Sunday that winning the title he had 'been looking for for a long time' is a dream come true and the reward for sustained work, both tennis-wise and mentally, after overcoming a final of the highest demand against Serbian Novak Djokovic, whom he described as 'an inspiration for all athletes'. 'I don't want to put pressure on myself, just work hard and arrive prepared,' he indicated. Alcaraz became a legend by defeating the Serbian Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 to conquer the Australian Open and complete the Grand Slam, the youngest in history to achieve it. The Murcian, who now accumulates seven major titles—two Wimbledon, two Roland Garros, two US Open, and now the first in Australia—surpasses the Italian Jannik Sinner, with four, the Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka, with three, and the Russian Daniil Medvedev and the Croatian Marin Cilic, with one each. Alcaraz also recognized the importance of his team in the success achieved. As for future goals, the Spaniard avoided looking too far ahead. 'In previous years it didn't go well, but this year it has finally arrived,' he noted, acknowledging that lifting this trophy was a recurring goal in his career. Finally, he reflected on the moment his career is going through. 'Tennis can change due to a point, a shot, or a feeling,' he shared. In his interview, Alcaraz also noted that the victory has a special value due to the previous context, marked by external doubts about his level. 'They have asked me for patience, mental strength, and to accept both the good and the bad,' he said. Alcaraz explained that the match changed from small details. 'In the first set I played very well, but in front of me was an incredible Novak. In the second, some of his errors gave me calm and I believed the match could change if I stayed strong mentally,' he analyzed. 'It has been a non-stop, but it is an incredible feeling,' he concluded.