Carlos Alcaraz is all set for an exciting 2026 tennis season, and he has made it clear that winning the Australian Open next year is his biggest priority. The young Spanish star recently opened up about his plans and ambitions, shocking some fans by saying he’d rather win the Australian Open alone than grab two Grand Slams in one year. So, what did he say? Let’s find out.
Carlos Alcaraz Eyes Maiden Australia Open Crown
Carlos Alcaraz’s 2025 season has been nothing short of incredible. He ended the year as the world No.1, a title that comes with great responsibility and high expectations. But instead of getting distracted by chasing multiple Grand Slams or other big trophies like the ATP Finals, Alcaraz is zeroing in on the Australian Open as the crown jewel of his 2026 campaign.
Speaking on Spanish midnight sports radio show El Partidazo de Cope, he said, “In 2026 I’d rather win Australia alone than win two repeated Grand Slams. I’m far from being the best player in tennis or overall, because there are still many players who can beat me, and I’ve lost to many players. I’m not the best, despite the ranking showing that I am,”
Why The Australian Open?
For many players, winning the ‘happy slam’ is special because it kicks off the tennis calendar and sets the tone for the entire year. For Carlos Alcaraz, it’s even more personal as he has won all three other Grand Slams twice, but never won the Australian Open even once.
While the Aussie Open is his main focus, he’s aware of the challenges ahead, fierce competitors like Novak Djokovic.
“I’d sign for 23 Grand Slams without thinking twice, right now. I want to be the one who wins the most. I want to surpass Djokovic, but 23? That’s no joke,” he said
“That’s a goal for the end of my career: to see that I can sit at that table with Rafa Nadal, Roger Federer and Djokovic, and that people also think I deserve to sit at their table at the end of my career,” he added
So, keep your eyes peeled next year because Carlos Alcaraz is coming with one goal: to win Australian Open even if it means he has to let go of all other Grand Slams in 2027.
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