“Reach the final and play Novak Djokovic,” Carlos Alcaraz knows the sky is the limit with his high hopes for the Australian leg ahead

Carlos Alcaraz will open his campaign against Richard Gasquet.

“Reach the final and play Novak Djokovic,” Carlos Alcaraz knows the sky is the limit with his high hopes for the Australian leg ahead

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz (Via Imago)

Spanish tennis ace Carlos Alcaraz is ready and all geared up for the 2024 Australian Open and he has high hopes for himself. The 20-year-old is already thinking about playing in the final against Novak Djokovic. Alcaraz said that he hopes to better his performance from the 2023 season.

The Spaniard won six titles in 2023 including his maiden Wimbledon title. Alcaraz has not played in any tournament in the 2024 season so far. The 20-year-old took time off to recover from the foot injury that troubled him at the Paris Masters.

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Now, Alcaraz is ready to go full throttle, starting with the 2024 Australian Open. The 20-year-old says he is already thinking about facing Djokovic who is the most successful player at the Australian Open with ten titles to his credit in the final.

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I had a great off-season. Hope my 2024 can be as good as 2023. Reach the final and play Novak Djokovic. He is a 10-time champ here. Playing him on Laver Arena would be special. I want that.
Carlos Alcaraz said ahead of his first match at the 2024 AUstralian Open.

It is worth mentioning that Alcaraz enjoys a great rivalry with Djokovic. The two players produced two epic matches- the Wimbledon Final and the Cincinnati Masters Final- in the 2023 season. The duo is expected to produce another thriller at the year’s first Grand Slam.

Carlos Alcaraz brushes aside talks of lack of preparation

The Spanish ace also talked about the lack of preparation ahead of as big a tournament as the Australian Open. As Carlos Alcaraz last played at the 2023 ATP Finals and also lost to Alex de Minaur in the charity match ahead of the main draw, concerns are being raised about his lack of game time.

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Carlos Alcaraz (Image via Wimbledon)

However, the 20-year-old is least bothered about it. Alcaraz claims that he is one of those players who do not rely much on game time before a tournament. 

I think I'm a guy who doesn't need so much competition before a big tournament. Obviously (it) always helps (but) I think I'm prepared to do a good thing here in the Grand Slam.
Carlos Alcaraz said. (H/T: ESPN)

Carlos Alcaraz is opening his campaign at the 2024 Australian Open against Richard Gasquet. The 20-year-old Spaniard is expected to ease past the Frenchman.

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