LONDON, June 17 — French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz has set his sights on more grass-court success after his first title on the clay at Roland Garros. The 21-year-old became...
File photo of Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz reacting after a point during his men's singles semi-final match against Italy's Jannik Sinner on Court Philippe-Chatrier on day thirteen of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros Complex in Paris on June 7, 2024. ― AFP picLONDON, June 17 — French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz has set his sights on more grass-court success after his first title on the clay at Roland Garros.
But now Alcaraz’s attention has turned to yet more grass-court titles, with the Spaniard looking to repeat his London double of last year when victory at Queen’s Club was followed by a maiden Wimbledon triumph. “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.
Alcaraz, turning to the prospect of joining forces with Spanish tennis great Nadal at Roland Garros in the Olympics, said: “I feel really, really happy to play doubles in the Olympics and with an idol like Rafa.
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