The tennis world is abuzz as the young Spanish sensation, Carlos Alcaraz, gears up to return to training this week with his sights set on not one, but two gold medals at the upcoming Paris Games. After a triumphant victory at Wimbledon, where he secured his second consecutive title, Alcaraz was seen with a sleepy face following a night of celebration at the champions’ dinner. Among the festivities, he even mustered the courage to ask women’s champion, Barbora Krejcikova, for a dance.
In an exclusive interview with MARCA, Alcaraz delved into his remarkable success at just 21 years old and what lies ahead for him in his already illustrious career. When asked about his thoughts after winning the final against Novak Djokovic, Alcaraz expressed a sense of relief and satisfaction. “Mostly relief to have won it and to come back. In the end I was relieved to win it in the tie break. In the same way, I felt satisfaction for everything I have done in taking care of my body, with all the little things I have been dragging and for all the work we have put in these four weeks here,” he revealed.
One of the most intriguing moments of the final was the lengthy conversation between Alcaraz and Djokovic at the net. When questioned about their exchange, Alcaraz shared, “It isn’t very common for the two finalists to have such a long conversation at the net. What did Djokovic tell you?”. The young champion did not divulge the specifics of their conversation but hinted at a mutual respect shared between the two competitors.
As Alcaraz prepares to return to the court for training, the tennis world eagerly awaits his next move. With his sights set on Olympic glory in Paris, the phenom from Spain is poised to make history once again. Stay tuned for more updates as Alcaraz continues his quest for tennis greatness.
