Carlos Alcaraz targets the Australian Open: "I lack that little extra to go far"
Carlos Alcaraz has just been elected the best athlete in the Murcia region. On this occasion, he spoke at a press conference where he notably discussed the Australian Open, the only Grand Slam missing from his record.
He also explained the difficulties he encounters there: "I resume training this week. I am eager to work hard and prepare as best as possible, physically and mentally, for the start of the year.
My goal for 2026 is to win the Australian Open. The fact that it is the first tournament of the year is both an advantage and a disadvantage. I want to be ready to perform at the highest level.
The fact that it takes place at the start of the season complicates my competitive conditioning, but I wouldn't say I'm bad in this context. It's just that other players perform better at that time.
I think I played very well in Australia, and it's small details that cost me the victory. I lack that little extra to go far, but I believe and hope that this year will be different."
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