The Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz acknowledged that he was living a “dream” after winning the Wimbledon tournament this Sunday, the second ‘Grand Slam’ of his record after winning the US Open last year, in an epic five-set final against the Serbian Novak Djokovic, a demonstration in addition to the fact that he learns “quickly” as it is only his fourth tournament on grass.
“It’s a dream come true. It’s very big to win, but even if I had lost I would be proud of me, making history in this tournament, playing a final against a legend of our sport. Being able to play these final rounds, a 20-year-old boy, I didn’t expect to be here. He is very fast, I am very proud of myself, of the whole team, of how he works”, he said in his interview on the track.
The Murcian tennis player won the English Open three weeks after also winning the Queen’s tournament, demonstrating a never-before-seen adaptation to grass. “Now I’m in love with weed. I did not expect to play at this level in such a short time. It’s only four grass tournaments. I won at Queen’s and now Wimbledon. I am very happy with the work, I learn quickly and I am very proud”, he pointed out before referring to the final.
“After the first set I thought I had to level up or everyone would be disappointed.. It’s amazing to play against Djokovic. You inspired me when I was a child, I started playing watching you play, when I was born you were already winning titles. It is true that the 36 are the new 26″, he stated, addressing the Serb.
On the other hand, an Alcaraz enduring the nerves of the interview a few minutes after triumphing in the Tennis Cathedral after a five-hour final against the seven-time champion, had nice words for King Felipe VI, present at the All England Tennis Club. “It is a pride to have the king Philip VI here. I’ve played twice with him in the stands and I’ve won, I hope you keep coming.”he finished, also happy to already be a member of the “iconic” Club.
2023-07-16 19:28:15
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