After having had his best season so far, Carlos Alcaraz is clear about his goal for 2026: to win the Australian Open, the only Grand Slam that the Murcian tennis player has not won. The one from El Palmar, who received the award for best athlete in the Region of Murcia on Thursday, said he was already ready to start the pre-season. and that he finally hopes to be champion in Australia.
“There are other players who are better on hard court.” but I hope this year will be different for me,” he said.
The young tennis player, who at 22 is number 1 on the ATP circuit, was grateful for the award of a “very nice prize” which was awarded to him in his native country, which for him “That’s it, and it means a lot.”
“Being the best athlete in the region is a great personal joy and it’s something exciting and it’s a pleasure to receive this award. “No one gives anything and I have to deserve it, even if this Community has a high level of athletes.”also said the player, who was accompanied by his father, Carlos Alcaraz González, and his representative, Albert Molina, at the gala held at the Nelva Hotel in Murcia, in which the motorcyclist Ana Carrasco was recognized as the best female athlete.
The already winner of 24 titles as a professional, including six Grand Slam titles, and who won eight trophies in 2025 including Roland Garros and the U.S. Open, he’s already thinking about what’s to come.
“I will prepare myself physically and mentally and my first big goal in 2026 will be the Australian Open. because it will also be the first tournament I will play. There, I will try to show a good level and win the title after having done rather well in previous years. “There are other players who are better on hard court but I hope this year will be different for me,” he commented.
Alcaraz, originally from Murcia and Murcia, announced that he would go to the Enrique Roca stadium next Thursday to watch the round of 16 in situ. Copa del Rey final between Real Murcia and Real Betis.
“I will go to see him because I am Murcia wherever I am and being at home I will take advantage of the opportunity. In addition, they will play against Betis, which is also a very familiar team,” he emphasized, alluding to the fact that his maternal family is from Seville.
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