Carlos Alcaraz, the rising star of tennis, is eyeing victory at both the Olympic men's tennis tournament and the French Open this year. However, if he had to choose one, he would go for the Paris gold. With both events taking place on the clay courts of Roland Garros, Alcaraz has his sights set on achieving greatness in the world of sports.
Speaking to reporters in Buenos Aires, where he is defending his title at the Argentina Open, Alcaraz expressed his desire to bring a medal to his country. Winning the Olympic gold is a dream for him, and he believes it is one of the greatest accomplishments a sportsperson can achieve. 'If given the choice, I would keep the Olympic gold, although I would like to win both. I won't lie about that,' Alcaraz admitted.
At just 20 years old, Alcaraz has already made significant strides in his career, winning the US Open in 2022 and Wimbledon last year. Unfortunately, he couldn't add to his Grand Slam successes as he fell in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open last month. It was Germany's Alexander Zverev, the eventual Olympic gold medalist in Tokyo, who triumphed over Alcaraz.
In terms of his rivals, Alcaraz acknowledges the formidable presence of world No. 1 Novak Djokovic and recent Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner. While he trails in the head-to-head against Zverev, who has won five out of their eight encounters, Alcaraz considers Djokovic and Sinner to be at the top of the game.
As Alcaraz looks ahead to the upcoming tournaments, his determination to win Olympic gold is evident. The young Spanish tennis sensation hopes to add another milestone to his already impressive list of achievements. With his exceptional talent and unwavering focus, Carlos Alcaraz is poised to make a significant impact on the world of tennis in the near future.
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