Carlos Alcaraz grew to become the youngest male participant to finish the Profession Slam on Sunday, defeating Novak Djokovic in 4 units to clinch his maiden Australian Open title. The 22-year-old stated that he would honour the victory by having a kangaroo tattoo, probably on both of his calves.
“I already comprehend it’s going to be a kangaroo. I simply don’t know the place. I’m simply eager about the leg, however I don’t know which calf, whether or not will probably be the appropriate or left one,” the Spaniard stated on the press convention after the ultimate on Sunday.
The Australian Open triumph was Alcaraz’s first main win since he cut up with Juan Carlos Ferrero in December. The 22-year-old stated that he had no additional motivation to show that he might win a slam with out his assist.
“Not likely, to be trustworthy… I didn’t take into consideration these folks that had doubts about it. I got here right here enjoying for myself and enjoying for my workforce. I’m simply glad to show all of the folks have been incorrect,” Alcaraz stated.
Carlos Alcaraz on the tattoo he’s going to get in honor of successful the Australian Open:
“It’s gonna be a kangaroo for certain. A bit of kangaroo.” 😭😭😭
(by way of Australian Open Press) pic.twitter.com/Dgdfx4rWKj
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) February 1, 2026
The Spaniard additionally opened up in regards to the remaining moments earlier than sealing the win, admitting that he was nervous and even ‘shaking’ earlier than serving.
“Earlier than the final level … plenty of issues got here to my thoughts, to be trustworthy,” Alcaraz stated. “I used to be actually nervous, I used to be shaking virtually. So as soon as I noticed the ball exit, I used to be like ‘alright, I made it.’ It was an incredible feeling, eager about my household and my workforce as nicely,” he added.
Alcaraz admitted that he was motivated to lose as few matches as he probably might and now aimed to win Masters 1000 titles, shifting ahead.
“I hate to lose, in order that’s my motivation. Attempting to lose as much less as I can. Yeah, there are some tournaments that I actually wished to win a minimum of as soon as. Just a few Masters 1000 I simply actually wished to finish all of the Masters 1000, attempting to win every one a minimum of as soon as.”
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“Clearly the ATP Finals and the Davis Cup is a objective as nicely. I actually wished to realize that for my nation, for Spain. I arrange another objectives for the season and I’ll attempt to be prepared for, or to attempt to get these objectives,” the Spaniard added.