Alcaraz reveals his true goal, which is not to chase Djokovic's record of Grand Slam titles

25/09/2025 12:03:00 PANDATV

Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz has affirmed that his career will not be measured by Novak Djokovic’s great achievement of 24 Grand Slam titles.

Alcaraz insists he is not focused on Djokovic’s record

Right after arriving in Tokyo to participate in the Japan Open, the 22-year-old tennis player said that Djokovic’s record is not something he is concerned about currently, since the future in tennis is always uncertain.

Alcaraz stressed that his biggest goal at this moment is to continue refining himself, rather than being obsessed with the record numbers Djokovic has set.

"I am often asked what my career objective is. I always reply that I want to be at the same table as the greatest legends of this sport. But that’s not what I’m focused on right now."

Will Alcaraz surpass Djokovic to become the tennis player with the most Grand Slam titles in history?

"I know I have achieved some important milestones, but I don’t take them for granted, and no one can predict what will happen in the future. I don’t think about Djokovic’s 24 Grand Slam titles or any similar numbers," Alcaraz shared.

The Spanish player also mentioned that he is enjoying feeling more mature both in his playing style and mental toughness: "I have played good tennis and had some great matches. I feel I have improved a lot on the court."

"I know the history of this tournament well and the champions who have won here before. What I hope for is that by the end of the week, my name will be alongside those champions."

Alcaraz — who has won multiple Grand Slam titles and once reached world number one in a remarkable rise — has long been seen as the "natural successor" of the Big Three era consisting of Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer. However, he insists he does not want his career to be defined solely by endless comparisons with the previous generation.

"Of course, Novak is always an inspiration. What he has achieved is truly extraordinary and he will forever be a tennis legend," Alcaraz added. "But I don’t want to play under the pressure of having to reach 24 or 25 titles. I just want to enjoy every moment on the court and see how far I can go."

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