The Power of a Smile: Alcaraz’s Joyful Philosophy in Pursuing the Grand Slam

In the highly competitive professional tennis scene, Alcaraz carries his trademark sunny smile and pursues the pinnacle of tennis with a distinctive attitude. After capturing the US Open title, the Spanish star shared on television that his next goal is the Australian Open championship, while his biggest dream is to complete the Grand Slam. He stressed, “It doesn’t matter to me whether I do it before or after Sinner.” Regarding the Grand Slam as his next career milestone, Alcaraz showed remarkable patience and wisdom beyond his years: “If I can’t achieve it in 2026, I will keep trying the following year or the year after that. What I want is to accomplish it, no matter when.”

This mindset of not rushing to compare or obsess over competition with Sinner reveals a mature side of Alcaraz. He focuses on his own journey, progressing at his own pace.

Facing the immense pressure of Grand Slam finals, Alcaraz admitted on the show that he does experience fear. “I was actually quite scared at that moment (the final) [laughs]. Honestly, I admit I was afraid then.” But he found a unique way to cope — smiling: “Of course, it’s a Grand Slam final, nothing to fear, no need for anxiety. You just need to keep smiling as much as possible.”

“Smiling really helps me relax. Through smiling, I feel like I’m enjoying the moment. I love these moments, love the challenge, love the toughest parts of the match, and I’m fascinated by them.”

This positive and sunny attitude might be the key to his ability to perform excellently at critical moments. “That’s why I smile. Because of that, I can play my best tennis when it matters most.”

Alcaraz also revealed he is considering a new tattoo design featuring either the Statue of Liberty or the Brooklyn Bridge, a choice clearly linked to his success in New York. His US Open victory this year evidently inspired the young player to leave a lasting mark on his body.

In an environment where top athletes usually face enormous pressure, Alcaraz chooses to meet challenges with a smile and replaces anxiety with enjoyment. This positive mindset not only helps him perform at his best but also demonstrates to the younger generation how to maintain a love for the sport amid high-level competition.

A boy who loves to smile is bound to have good fortune. Behind the Spanish youngster’s smile lies a pure passion for tennis, a willing embrace of challenges, and the secret weapon that enables him to excel under pressure. As the China season approaches, the world eagerly awaits to see how this smiling champion will continue his legendary journey.(Source: Tennis Home Author: Mei)