After becoming the youngest man to complete the career grand slam, 22 -year-old Carlos Alcaraz has plans to ink the milestone achievement on his skin.

The Spaniard already has the Eiffel Tower for his 2024 Roland Garros victory and a strawberry for his Wimbledon wins. So what’s next?

Men’s singles champion Carlos Alcaraz poses at Carlton Gardens on Monday after his victory over Novak Djokovic the night before.Credit: Eddie Jim

Strolling into Carlton Gardens on Monday morning in a grey jacket and pants with his trademark grin (which wasn’t dulled by his lack of sleep), Alcaraz told the assembled media he’d be getting a kangaroo tattoo.

“I already know it’s going to be a kangaroo, I just don’t know the place,” he said. “I’m just thinking about the leg, but I don’t know which calf, whether it will be the right or left one.”

Fresh off his 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 triumph over 10-time champion Novak Djokovic, Alcaraz said achieving his maiden Australian Open title to complete a career Grand Slam was “a dream come true”.

“To be honest, it was something that I was working really hard for, this trophy [and] to get the career Grand Slam,” he said.

“Before the last point ... a lot of things came to my mind, to be honest, I was really nervous, I was shaking almost. So once I saw the ball go out, I was like ‘alright, I made it’.

“It was a great feeling, thinking about my family and my team as well.”

When asked whether he drew inspiration from Djokovic’s career longevity, Alcaraz said he was motivated by his opponent’s belief and desire to achieve great things in the sport.

“Well, to be honest, I’m not thinking about playing until 38 [years of age] to be honest,” Alcaraz laughed.

The baton may have been passed from Novak Djokovic to Carlos Alcaraz in the final.Credit: AP

“You know, let’s see how long I will be playing ... hopefully........

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