Alcaraz Sets Sights on First Australian Open Victory in 2026
Carlos Alcaraz has made it clear that winning the Australian Open in 2026 has become his top priority. The 22-year-old Spanish sensation, who recently secured the year-end world No. 1 ranking at the ATP Finals, spoke openly about his ambitions on Spanish sports radio show El Partidazo de Cope . After experiencing quarter-final exits in both the 2024 and 2025 editions of the season’s first Grand Slam, Alcaraz is determined to finally lift the trophy at Melbourne Park.
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Alcaraz admitted that, for him, winning the Australian Open would be more meaningful next year than retaining his French Open and US Open crowns. "In 2026, I'd rather win Australia alone than win two repeated Grand Slams," he said, reflecting a focused determination to conquer a tournament that has so far eluded him. Despite his impressive ranking, Alcaraz remains humble, acknowledging the strength of his competition. "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," he said.
Alcaraz’s journey at the Australian Open has seen memorable battles, including a grueling 2025 quarter-final against Novak Djokovic, which he lost in four sets. Djokovic, who went on to retire injured in the semis, remains a formidable contender for a record 25th Grand Slam and an 11th Australian Open title in January. Despite these setbacks, Alcaraz has set ambitious long-term goals. Surpassing Djokovic’s men’s Grand Slam record is a dream he hopes to achieve before the end of his career. "I'd sign for 23 Grand Slams without thinking twice, right now. I want to be the one who wins the most," he said, emphasizing his desire to eventually stand alongside legends like Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, and Djokovic.
The young Spaniard has already enjoyed an extraordinary 2025 season, reaching three Grand Slam finals. He claimed victories over Jannik Sinner at both the French Open and the US Open, while narrowly missing out at Wimbledon, losing in another epic final to the same Italian rival. Despite these achievements, Alcaraz insists his journey is far from over and that his peak is still ahead.
As the tennis world looks forward to the 2026 Australian Open, all eyes will be on Alcaraz, who is now not just defending his ranking but chasing a milestone that has so far remained just out of reach. For him, this is about more than titles; it’s about cementing his legacy in the sport and achieving a dream that has been a long time coming.
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