Carlos Alcarazwho closed the year 2023 with the exhibition match against Roberto Bautista played at the Palacio de los Deportes in Murcia, faces the new year with the great goal of winning Olympic gold at the Paris Games. “I want to win another Grand Slam and a medal at the Olympic Games and if I only have to say one of those achievements I would take the gold in Paris 2024 because it would be a dream come true for me,” said the last Wimbledon champion.
The exhibition, organized by the Autonomous Community and the Tennis Federation of the Region of Murcia, brought together 7,500 spectators who filled the Palace for the first edition of the Carlos Alcaraz Cup, which the 20-year-old player from El Palmar won. and number 2 in the world, by beating Bautista, 7-6 (1), 1-6 and 10-7.
“It is a pride and an honor to be able to enjoy people at home. I am happy for this exhibition and the one I played the day before against Novak Djokovic and, although the calendar is very busy, for me it was a priority to be in Murcia and I was going to do whatever it took to do so,” said Juan Carlos Ferrero’s pupil. Furthermore, he admitted “the super nice experience” that I had enjoyed being able to play at home: “It is an immense joy to enjoy my people.”
Carlos Alcaraz and Roberto Bautista.
Regarding the imminent start of the season, Alcaraz explained that he has been doing very good physical work and is confident of reaching the goal of surpassing his own records: “The goal for 2024 is to surpass 2023.”he commented, taking into account that this year he won six ATP titles, including Wimbledon, beating Djokovic in the final.
2023-12-29 08:52:42
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