By winning the last Australian Open, Carlos Alcaraz completed his career Grand Slam and thus became the youngest player in the history of tennis to do so.
Some go so far as to speculate that the Spaniard could also win the calendar Grand Slam in 2026. However, for such a feat, it is necessary for Carlos Alcaraz to be at the top level from the beginning to the end of the year, and that will be an extremely difficult task.
Most are not optimistic that the 22-year-old will succeed in this.
The former world number one, Yevgeny Kafelnikov, reacted to such speculations, convinced that Jannik Sinner would not allow such a scenario.
“No, he won’t win four tournaments,” said Kafelnikov.
“[Jannik] Sinner won’t allow it.”
According to Kafelnikov, Carlos Alcaraz will win Roland Garros, but not the US Open
“I think he will win Roland Garros, but not the US Open,” he said.
Carlos Alcaraz reacted: I don't want pressure!
The Spanish tennis player also responded to a question from reporters in an interview whether he believes he can win all four major tournaments in one season. The Spaniard said that it is a big challenge and that these are big words, emphasizing that he wants to go tournament by tournament.
He is aware that if he really sets such a goal for himself, it could represent serious pressure for him.
It will be really interesting to follow the course of Carlos Alcaraz's career and see if he can reach such a goal. Although he did not set such ambitions before the season, it is clear that the Spaniard has the potential to break many records.
On the other hand, it is also clear that Sinner is his biggest rival and a player who will do everything to stop him. However, it is only the beginning of the season and it is too early to make any serious predictions.
