Carlos Alcaraz hoping to join ‘short list’ of players to complete Roland Garros-Wimbledon double

Carlos Alcaraz wants to join short list of players to complete Roland Garros-Wimbledon double. Alcaraz recently lifted his maiden French Open title by beating Alexander Zverev in the summit clash. 

The Spaniard admitted it is going to be challenging for him as the competition is tough. The 21-year-old youngster also feels that changing surface from clay to grass is difficult as they are poles apart.

“Well, winning Grand Slams is difficult. Obviously changing from clay to a grass court, totally different surfaces, totally different game of play.

If Alcaraz wins the Roland Garros-Wimbledon double, he will become the sixth player to achieve the feat. Rod Laver, Bjorn Borg, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic are the five players who have won the Roland Garros-Wimbledon double.

“Let’s say I’m going to try. Obviously, I want to put my name on that short list to win Roland Garros and Wimbledon in the same year. I know that there’s going to be a really difficult and big challenge for me, but I think I’m ready to do it.”

The Murcian added, “I’ve done great work these last few weeks just to get ready, just to feel comfortable to play Wimbledon here at 100%.”

Alcaraz is looking to adjust his game to grass. The youngster was stunned in the round of 16 at the Queen’s Club championship by Jack Draper in straight sets.

“Honestly, after Queen’s, I had a lot of days to adapt my game, to practice, to get better. After losing at Queen’s, I started practising my movement, and my shots the next day; just to be more comfortable moving and playing on grass this year.

“I had some great practice session with great players just to assess my level. Right now, I think I’m ready to start the tournament.”

Alcaraz will look to defend his Wimbledon title. The championship will begin on Monday and Alcaraz will kick off his campaign against Mark Lajal.