Novak Djokovic referred to as Carlos Alcaraz a tennis legend on the age of twenty-two after the Spaniard turned the youngest male participant in historical past to finish the profession grand slam by defeating Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 within the Australian Open remaining.
The world No 1 had entered this match looking for to finish his assortment of grand slam titles after beforehand profitable every of the French Open, Wimbledon and US Open twice. He performed a mature match in opposition to Djokovic, the fourth seed, sustaining his composure after a blistering opening set from the Serbian to win in 4 units. Alcaraz can also be the youngest man within the open period to win seven grand slam titles.
This was a historic match on each side of the web. Djokovic, who reached the ultimate after a spectacular five-set win over Jannik Sinner, the second seed and two-time defending champion, had been making an attempt to turn into the oldest grand slam champion within the open period.
“The outcomes are a testomony to his already stellar profession,” stated Djokovic. “I can’t consider some other superlatives about him. He deserves each little bit of the reward that he will get from his friends, but additionally the entire tennis group. He’s a really good younger man. Good values, good household. In fact, already a legendary tennis participant that made already an enormous mark within the historical past books of tennis with solely 22 years of age. It’s tremendous spectacular, little question about it.”
This match was Alcaraz’s first since deciding to separate with Juan Carlos Ferrero and set up Samuel López, previously Ferrero’s deputy, as his head coach. Alcaraz’s teaching choice was the supply of ample hypothesis and criticism all through the low season. Alcaraz says he’s glad to have silenced the doubters.
“I didn’t take into consideration these those that had doubts about it,” he stated. “I got here right here simply taking part in for myself, taking part in for my workforce. Everyone knows how exhausting I labored within the pre-season to be prepared for this match, and I had too many issues to consider throughout this match. Simply give attention to my sport type, give attention to myself, being passionate, and that’s all I considered throughout this match. However as soon as I get it, I’m simply joyful to show all of the individuals had been mistaken.”
Alcaraz has commemorated his first titles at every grand slam with a tattoo. After Sunday’s victory, he’s already planning a kangaroo tattoo on considered one of his legs: “I’ve stated it’s going to be a bit of kangaroo. It’s going to be within the leg, for certain. I don’t know the best, the left one. So I acquired to decide on a great spot, however it’s going to be for certain near the French Open or Wimbledon. I simply have to decide on.”
