In the Australian Open men`s final, Carlos Alcaraz registered a stunning victory against Novak Djokovic on Sunday.
With this, he became the youngest male player at the age of 22 to complete a career Grand Slam.
After the victory, the Spaniard said that he may get a small kangaroo inked on one of his legs. It would be a memento of his famous victory against the Serbian.
“I already know it`s going to be a kangaroo. I just don`t know the place. I`m just thinking about the leg, but I don`t know which calf, whether it will be the right or left one,” said Alcaraz.
He posed for photographers Monday with the ornate Australian Open trophy, looking casually stylish in black, in loafers and no socks. The photo shoot took place at the Royal Exhibition Building among the gardens in central Melbourne.
According to Australian media reports, Alcaraz spent the night after his victory with his family in his hotel suite, ordering pizza, beer and champagne.
In a social media post to fans during the photo shoot, Alcaraz said, “I still can`t believe that I just made it. A dream come true for me, a career Grand Slam. I`m enjoying this amazing moment. I can`t forget the support and the love I`ve received”.
He then explained his mindset during the victory moment.
“Before the last point … a lot of things came to my mind, to be honest. I was really nervous, I was shaking almost. So once I saw the ball go out, I was like alright, I made it. It was a great feeling, thinking about my family and my team as well,” said the 22-year-old tennis star.
The triumph also helped him join the likes of Don Budge, Fred Perry, Roy Emerson, Rod Laver, Andre Agassi, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Djokovic as only the ninth man to win all four Grand Slams.
Alcaraz also expressed the desire to win other major titles for his country, Spain and also said that he tries to lose as less as he can.
“I hate to lose, so that`s my motivation. Trying to lose as less as I can. Yeah, there are some tournaments that I really wanted to win at least once. A few Masters 1000 I just really wanted to complete all the Masters 1000, trying to win each one at least once. Obviously the ATP Finals and the Davis Cup is a goal as well. I really wanted to achieve that for my country, for Spain. I set up some other goals for the season and I will try to be ready for, or to try to get those goals,” he said.
(With AP Inputs)
