Carlos Alcaraz, the reigning French Open champion, is determined to continue his winning streak on grass courts following his remarkable victory at Roland Garros.
At just 21 years old, Alcaraz achieved a significant milestone by becoming the youngest male player to secure major titles on all three surfaces: grass, hard courts, and clay. His triumph came after a grueling five-set battle against Alexander Zverev in the French Open final last Sunday.
With his focus now shifting to the grass-court season, Alcaraz aims to replicate his impressive performance from the previous year. In 2022, he claimed the title at Queen's Club before going on to clinch his first Wimbledon championship.
The young Spaniard is determined to defend both titles and further establish himself as a dominant force on the grass courts.
Adding to the excitement surrounding Alcaraz's recent success, it has been announced that he will team up with his compatriot and tennis legend, Rafael Nadal, at the upcoming Olympics in Paris next month.
Nadal, who has an astounding record of 14 French Open titles, will join forces with Alcaraz to represent Spain in the prestigious event. This partnership is expected to be a formidable force and will undoubtedly attract significant attention from tennis enthusiasts worldwide.
"I had a few days off, I went to Ibiza with a group of friends. I had fun, I enjoyed my time," Alcaraz was quoted as saying by AFP at Queen's on Sunday.
"Obviously Roland Garros was a fantastic two weeks for me, a dream come true to lift the trophy but right now my mind must be here on the grass.
"To be ready as soon as I can to play good tennis here at Queen's and obviously to get ready for Wimbledon.
"Right now my focus is on the grass season, the two tournaments and after that my mind will be to be ready on clay again and playing my best tennis at the Olympic Games."
Alcaraz expressed his excitement about the opportunity to partner with Nadal, a Spanish tennis legend, in the doubles event at the upcoming Olympics said: "I feel really, really happy to play doubles in the Olympics and with an idol like Rafa.
"I mean, I didn't expect to play doubles at the Olympic Games with Rafa. It is a unique moment for me but of course I am very happy about it. Let's see how it's going to be but it's going to be a great time.
"Honestly, I feel he is going to teach me how to deal with everything. I am the young guy who needs to grow up as a player, to grow up as a person as well."
He added: "Of course it's going to be my first Olympic Games. Everything is new for me, so I hope to learn a lot from him."
Alcaraz starts his campaign against Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo at Queen's Club on Tuesday.
