Alcaraz points out what he learned from the 2023 Wimbledon final

Although Spanish has won the last two Wimbledon finals, there was a situation experienced last year that helped him this Sunday to reclaim the throne.

Fernando Murciego | 15 Jul 2024 | 13.00
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This week at Punto de Break, the focus will be on Carlos Alcaraz. It's only natural after becoming the sixth man in the Open Era to win titles at both Roland Garros and Wimbledon in the same season. For now, let's look back at the interview with Alcaraz from yesterday on the set of Tennis Channel, a medium that usually travels to tournaments in person and always has the privilege of speaking with the players. Here are the questions and reflections from Carlos after winning his fourth Grand Slam title.

Differences from the 2023 final

"This year, I already knew what it took to win, the things that led me to victory last year. So, I didn't have those past mistakes in mind. I didn't feel like a rookie anymore, which is why I approached this final much better than in 2023. I managed each moment in the match better, including the day before. I think I played at a high level, managed my nerves very well, and handled all the factors in the match, so I couldn't be happier with my performance."

His best tennis in the most important match

"Last year, I didn't start the match too well. I lost the first set 6-1 to Djokovic, playing quite poorly. I used that memory this time. I entered the court with the intention of not repeating that, starting the match playing much better without thinking about any previous setbacks. I wanted to show my best level from the beginning, giving my 100%... and I believe I did. It's also true that Novak wasn't at his best in the first two sets, but I held up well on the court and then didn't lose my cool."

The 40-0 break at 5-4

"It was a tough moment; we all know how good Novak is in situations like that. Seven match points, a break in the last moment, back to even on the scoreboard... in such moments, Novak is almost godlike. When he recovers from situations like that, he usually starts playing even better, making it very difficult to stop him. What I did was stay positive, think that it was 5-5, and that I only needed a few more games, worst-case scenario, we would go to a tiebreak. Thankfully, I played very well in that tiebreak."

Will there be a new tattoo?

"I've talked about it with my parents, and their advice is for me to relax a bit on this matter. Having a detail for winning each Grand Slam the first time is enough. While it is an unforgettable moment, I might get a tattoo with the date of this edition close to last year's... although I still have to discuss it with them. I haven't thought about it yet, but we'll talk about it in the coming days. Maybe they'll let me have a smaller tattoo this time, not the biggest one."

Next stop, the Olympic Games in Paris

"I have high expectations for this event, not just from a sporting perspective but also from the great experience of participating in an event like this, enjoying the Olympic Village with the other Spanish athletes. I think it'll be a great experience for me, so I want to fully enjoy it. Obviously, already thinking about the tournament, I'm going with the goal of winning the title. I believe I'm prepared to do it, my aim is to bring a medal to my country, hopefully the gold one. Playing doubles with Rafa would be a dream for me, so hopefully, we can also contend for the gold there."

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