Carlos Alcaraz has made no secret of his ultimate career goal: to be the greatest tennis player of all time.
The 21-year-old Spaniard knows, of course, he is a long way from getting anywhere near the records set by Novak Djokovic.
But, having won two majors as a teenager and become the youngest men’s world number one in history, he has made a promising start.
Asked by BBC tennis correspondent Russell Fuller if he is still targeting Djokovic’s all-time leading tally of 24 major titles, Alcaraz’s answer is instant: “Yes, of course. I am an ambitious guy.
I know it is almost impossible to break Novak’s records but I’m playing tennis for myself, for joy and I want to do great things.
I want to be part of tennis history.
Over the next fortnight, Alcaraz will bid for a first French Open title on the clay surface he grew up playing on.
With the Grand Slam beginning on Sunday, BBC Radio 5 Live has spoken to Alcaraz and those closest to him to find out what makes one of the most exciting talents in tennis tick.
