Australian Open is going to be the next one, says Alcaraz hinting at tattoo plans for victory

Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz has revealed when he is going to get another tattoo. The 21-year-old is already regarded as one of the best players in the world currently playing in men’s tennis in the singles category along with the likes of Italy’s Jannik Sinner and Serbia’s Novak Djokovic.

Alcaraz is famous for getting a tattoo after big wins. He has three tattoos on his body, each one after winning a Grand Slam. The young Spaniard, who is currently taking part in the Paris Masters, has been recently quoted in a report where he revealed that he has eyes set on the Australian Open glory to have an other tattoo.

"I said [I would get a tattoo] for the first Grand Slams I win, when I won the US Open, Wimbledon, Roland Garros, of course. But when I won Wimbledon for a second time I did not put a tattoo on it. So, hopefully Australian Open is going to be the next one,” he said.

Australian Open remains the only Grand Slam where Alcaraz has not managed to lift the title. His best outing in Melbourne was in the 2024 edition, where he was knocked out after losing in the quarterfinal to Germany’s Alexander Zverev with a score of 6-1, 6-3, 6-7, 6-4. The 2024 edition was eventually won by the reigning world number one Sinner. Italy’s tennis star defeated Russia’s Daniil Medvedev in the final in a five-set thriller with a score of 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3.

Alcaraz will open his journey in the Paris Masters with the round of 32 clash against Chile’s Nicolas Jarry. The 29-year-old booked his place in the second round of the mega-event after beating Italy’s Lorenzo Sonego in straight sets with a score of 7-6, 6-3. It will be the fourth meeting between the two in professional tennis. In the previous three outings, Alcaraz has a slight edge as he won on two occasions.