Carlos Alcaraz has revealed that he plans to get a tattoo of the Eiffel Tower to celebrate his French Open 2024 triumph on Sunday, June 9. Alcaraz overcame a stiff challenge from Alexander Zverev in the final at the Roland Garros in a 5-setter with a scoreline of 6-2, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 to claim his first to get his first French Open title. With this, Alcaraz became the youngest male player to win a Grand Slam on all three surfaces.
Speaking after his win on Sunday, Alcaraz revealed his plan to get the tattoo and said it would be on his left ankle. After winning Wimbledon last year, the Spaniard had got one to celebrate the win on his right ankle. Alcaraz said that the tattoo will also have the date marking his win at the Roland Garros.
"I have to find the time. But I'll do it for sure. It's going to be on the left ankle," Alcaraz said.
"Wimbledon was the right one. Here it's going to be the left one, I think with the Eiffel Tower, with the date."
Alcaraz came into the French Open with not much game time as he was suffering from a right forearm injury. The Spaniard said that his struggles with the setback has made the win at Roland Garros all the more special for him.
"Obviously winning the U.S. Open (in 2022) when I reached for the first time the number one, something that I dreamt about since I started playing tennis, getting my first Grand Slam. So it was pretty special," Alcaraz said.
"The way I won Wimbledon (in 2023), beating Djokovic in five sets has been a great achievement for me. Right now, lifting the Roland Garros trophy, knowing everything I've been through the last month with the injuries and all, I don't know.
"Probably this is the moment I'm really proud about, because of everything I've done the last month just to be ready for this tournament with my team, a lot of talks with them. If I have to practise, if I can't practise or discuss with them.
"It has been really difficult for me, honestly."
Alcaraz will next be in action during Wimbledon, where he will be aiming to defend his crown.
Source: India Today