‘Cabeza, corazón y cojones.’
For those unfamiliar with Spanish, it might be beneficial to look up the direct meaning of the guiding principle Alcaraz lives by.
Essentially, this expression signifies the capacity to exhibit intellect, passion, and bravery during challenging moments.
Alcaraz, demonstrating these three attributes once more, drew upon his deepest reserves to triumph over Zverev, securing his spot in an inaugural Australian Open final.
The top-ranked Alcaraz declared that the thought of withdrawing from the contest never crossed his mind, stating, “I simply despise surrendering.”
On his wrist, Alcaraz bears the ‘CCC’ tattoo – an homage to a family maxim originated by his grandfather and instilled in the eventual six-time major winner during his formative years.
Following his arduous victory over Zverev, which kept his aspiration of becoming the youngest male career Grand Slam winner alive, he tapped his chest, indicating the win was born of deep passion.
Alcaraz has previously demonstrated a remarkable capacity for exceptional accomplishments, particularly evident when he rallied from a two-set deficit – and fended off three championship points – against his competitor Sinner in the previous year’s French Open final.
“In my youth, numerous matches saw me lose the will to continue fighting or simply capitulate. I matured since then,” he commented.
“That sensation [of conceding defeat] is something I utterly detest, ultimately.
“Each additional stride, every extra moment of endurance, every further second of contention always proves worthwhile.
“Consequently, I battle until the final point and maintain unwavering conviction in my ability to recover from any predicament.”
