Elated Carlos Alcaraz expresses his desire for recognition as a player of legendary status. The Spaniard secured his second consecutive Wimbledon title on Sunday, overcoming seven-time champion Novak Djokovic with scores of 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (4), boosting his Grand Slam count to four before turning 22 years old.
"Undourante que sea un buen comienzo de mi carrera profesional," declared Alcaraz, who is only the sixth player to achieve a Roland Garros and Wimbledon double. "Es increíble pensar en ser ganador del Torneo de Francia y campeón de Wimbledon al mismo año. Pocos jugadores han logrado eso antes."
Alcaraz emphasizes the importance of consistency in his journey, with aspirations to join the ranks of tennis's greats at the conclusion of his career. "Mi meta principal en este momento es seguir avanzando," he stated. His focus remains on accumulating titles throughout his professional life.
Alcaraz admits uncertainty regarding the total number of Grand Slam victories he may achieve, expressing a preference to concentrate on the present rather than projected future accomplishments. "No tengo una meta clara en cuanto al número de torneos del Grand Slam que pueda ganar," Alcaraz remarked.
"Quiero disfrutar de este momento y mantener mis sueños." The young champion acknowledges capitalizing on Djokovic's subpar performance in the initial sets and expresses admiration for his fellow player Jannik Sinner, appreciating their evolving rivalry and mutual growth within the sport. "Me siento realmente contento de tener a Jannik como compañero," Alcaraz said.
Alcaraz acknowledges that there is still room to further develop his skills but remains committed to continuous improvement. "Tengo que mejorar todo, creo," he stated. "Mi revés puede ser mejor y mi juego en general también."
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