Carlos Alcaraz Aims for Career Grand Slam

Carlos Alcaraz has expressed how his rivalry with world number one Jannik Sinner motivates him to elevate his game as he prepares for the Australian Open. Alcaraz, who won both Roland Garros and Wimbledon last year, is aiming to become the youngest player to complete a career Grand Slam, with Sinner having won the Australian Open and US Open in 2024. The Spaniard emphasizes the mental challenges posed by Sinner, stating that a poor performance against him likely results in defeat. Alcaraz has made adjustments to his serve and racquet to improve his consistency and performance levels. The rivalry has driven Alcaraz to practice harder, as he acknowledges that seeing Sinner succeed pushes him to focus on his own improvements. Alcaraz will start his Australian Open campaign against Kazakhstan’s Alexander Shevchenko.