Alcaraz: "The 24 Grand Slam titles of Djokovic are not in my mind"

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A new stage in his career begins, visiting a place he had not been to before, and the motivation remains at its peak. Carlos Alcaraz exudes happiness both on and off the court, as evident in the press conference prior to his debut at the ATP 500 Tokyo 2025, where he shared insightful thoughts.

Long-term aspirations worth fighting for and specific day-to-day thoughts. This is how sports legends operate, and that's exactly how Carlos Alcaraz thinks. The Spaniard is aware that having won 6 Grand Slam titles before turning 23 puts him in a privileged position to aim for breaking historical records and striving to be the best in history. However, he understands that this is a long journey, many things can happen, and it's not the time to dwell on it. This was his sentiment at the ATP 500 Tokyo 2025.

- Alcaraz says he wants to sit at the same table as tennis legends but claims to be focused on the present

"Many times you ask me about my goal as a tennis player, and I always say that I would like to sit at the same table as the great legends of this sport, but it's not something I'm thinking about right now. I know I have achieved important things so far, but I take nothing for granted, and what will happen from now on is unknown. I'm not thinking about Djokovic's 24 Grand Slams or anything like that," stated the Murcian, who aims to continue adding titles to his resume.

He has already won a total of 7 this year, and his main goal now is to maintain the world number 1 position until the end of the year. "It's been the best season of my career; I've played excellent tennis and believe I've grown a lot as a player. I want to stay focused on the present, do things the right way to become a better tennis player and a better person," admitted a man who does not share the spotlight in Tokyo with his close rival, Jannik Sinner, to whom he directed a few words.

"I am convinced that tactical changes will occur in our next match. I did it; I tried to become a better player when I lost to him at Wimbledon, and I'm sure he will do the same. I must be very focused and ready to respond to his new strategies," said an excited Carlos Alcaraz about his participation in the ATP 500 Tokyo 2025. "I'm very interested in learning about the Japanese culture, visiting some of the city, and inscribing my name on the tournament's honor roll, alongside legends like the Big 3 and Murray. The Japanese have welcomed me wonderfully; they are very kind people," explained the Murcian, who will debut this Thursday against Báez.

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