Alcaraz: "Only my team and my family knows how hard I have worked to achieve this"

It must be an impressive feeling that Carlos Alcaraz has today, knowing he is at the pinnacle of the sports world, having achieved a historic feat by winning the 2026 Australian Open and already eyeing future challenges. Following the customary photo shoot in a park in Melbourne, the young man from Murcia briefly spoke to the media.

Smiling, happy, mature, with the composure of someone getting accustomed to glory and not wanting it to become uncommon. That's how Carlos Alcaraz appeared at the typical press conference held in a Melbourne park, where he answered questions from accredited media after posing with the trophy of the 2026 Australian Open. The Spanish player expressed admiration for Novak Djokovic and discussed challenges as monumental as winning the four Grand Slams in the same year.

"This is a dream come true. At match point, I was really nervous, my whole body was trembling, I must say. When I saw the ball go out into the alley, it was an incredible feeling. I felt like I had achieved what I had fought so hard for. Only my team and my family are aware of how much effort I put in to achieve this," commented Alcaraz, who is still considering where to tattoo a kangaroo to remember this success, although he thinks it will be on the calf of one of his legs.

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He acknowledged that he couldn't celebrate the title as he would have liked because all the commitments that come with being a champion made him leave the club around 2:00 am in the morning in Melbourne. "I didn't have the energy to do anything, I finished very late. I spent some time with my brother and friends playing board games, that's all," said the man who was asked about Rafael Nadal and the conversation he had with him after the match.

Alcaraz talked about Nadal, Djokovic, and his upcoming big challenges

"I spoke briefly with him after the match. His presence made this victory even more special, it was a thrill for me. After the semifinal, I thought a lot about what he did in 2009 when, after beating Verdasco, he defeated Federer in the final. We talked a bit about the match, and I thanked him very much for being there. He knows perfectly well what it feels like in those moments, it was exciting," said Carlos, who dreams of continuing to enhance his legend.

Now that he has become the youngest to complete the Career Grand Slam, the player from Murcia is already looking ahead to future challenges. "It is a great honor for me to join the legends who won all the major tournaments. I will continue working to be in the best possible shape and perform well in the most important events. Winning all 4 Grand Slams in the same year is a big statement; I prefer to take it step by step," declared the Spanish tennis player, who discussed Novak Djokovic.

"The truth is that playing until I'm 38 is not on my mind, but Novak is a great inspiration for me in terms of the power of his desire to keep competing and all the work he puts in to achieve his goals. It is truly impressive to see how he continues to compete for major titles and challenge the younger players. The way he believes in his abilities and puts in all his effort is truly remarkable," stated Carlos Alcaraz, who will be traveling to Spain in the next few hours.

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