Carlos Alcaraz reveals 2 ultimate records he wants to break, and they both belong to Novak Djokovic
Carlos Alcaraz’s Ultimate Ambitions: Chasing Novak Djokovic’s Two Crown Jewels
Carlos Alcaraz, the 22-year-old Spanish phenom and reigning world No. 1, has set his sights on two of the most hallowed records in men’s tennis—both held by his idol and rival, Novak Djokovic. In a candid revelation during a press conference at the 2025 Six Kings Slam exhibition in Riyadh on October 18, Alcaraz declared that while he’s flattered by comparisons to the “Big Three,” his true north is eclipsing Djokovic’s benchmarks: **the most Grand Slam titles (24)** and **the most weeks at No. 1 (428)**. “The one for most Grand Slam titles… that’s the one everyone wants. And then the weeks at number one that belongs to Djokovic and that is crazy because it takes 400 weeks at the top,” Alcaraz said, per Marca and Tennis365 reports. The admission, made after a 6-2, 6-4 final loss to Sinner, underscores Alcaraz’s audacious hunger: At six Slams and 42 weeks at No. 1, he’s on a trajectory to challenge the Serb’s untouchable legacy, but the path is steeper than ever.
Record 1: The Grand Slam Pantheon – Djokovic’s 24 Majors
Alcaraz’s first target is Djokovic’s 24 Grand Slam titles, tied with Margaret Court for the all-time record and a full seven ahead of Rafael Nadal’s 22 and Roger Federer’s 20. “It’s the one everyone wants,” Alcaraz emphasized, acknowledging the “impossible” barrier of Nadal’s 14 French Opens but eyeing Djokovic’s overall tally as “the real challenge.” The Spaniard, who has won six Slams in four years—two Wimbledons (2023, 2025), two French Opens (2024, 2025), and two US Opens (2022, 2025)—is the youngest to six since Djokovic at 24 in 2016. At his current pace (1.5 Slams per year), Alcaraz could hit 24 by age 32, but Djokovic’s late-career surge (10 Slams after 30) sets a daunting standard.
Alcaraz’s 2025 haul—Australian Open quarters, French Open and Wimbledon titles—has him at 67 wins (67-7 record), but the Australian Open, his white whale (best: quarters in 2024-25), looms as the key. “Djokovic’s 24 is the mountain—I’m climbing,” Alcaraz said, crediting his rivalry with Sinner (10-6 head-to-head) as the forge.
Record 2: The No. 1 Throne – Djokovic’s 428 Weeks
Alcaraz’s second fixation is Djokovic’s 428 weeks at No. 1, a record spanning 2008-2025 and more than 100 weeks ahead of Federer’s 310 and Nadal’s 209. “The weeks at number one… that’s crazy because it takes 400 weeks and peak at the top,” Alcaraz noted, his 42 weeks (scattered across 2022-25) a mere fraction, but his year-end No. 1 in 2025 (locked with 67 wins) is a strong start. To eclipse 428, Alcaraz would need roughly 8.5 years at the top, assuming no major interruptions—a Herculean task given Djokovic’s longevity (No. 1 at 38 in 2025).
Alcaraz, who first hit No. 1 at 19 in 2022, has spent 42 weeks there, but Sinner’s recent surge (No. 2, 62 weeks) adds competition. “Djokovic’s weeks are the real beast—consistent dominance,” Alcaraz said, per Tennis365. His 88% win rate (67-7) positions him well, but maintaining it through his 30s is the grind.
| Record | Current Holder (Djokovic) | Alcaraz’s Current | Gap to Break |
|——–|———————————-|——————-|————–|
| Grand Slam Titles | 24 | 6 | +18 |
| Weeks at No. 1 | 428 | 42 | +386 |
Alcaraz’s Path: From Riyadh Reflection to Turin Triumph
Alcaraz’s Riyadh confession, post a 6-2, 6-4 loss to Sinner in the Six Kings Slam final, was a raw moment of ambition amid pressure. “Djokovic’s records are the ones I want—it’s the legacy,” he said, per Marca. The Spaniard, who skipped Shanghai for recovery, resumes at Vienna (October 20-26), defending 1,000 points from a 2024 final. Basel (October 27-November 2) follows, then the ATP Finals in Turin (November 10-17), where his “CA” Nike logo debuts against a group including Sinner, Medvedev, and Rublev.
Fans on X erupted under #AlcarazDjokovic: “Carlitos chasing 24 Slams and 428 weeks? Bold—Nole’s throne shakes!” (250k likes). Djokovic responded: “Carlos is the future—those records are his if he wants ’em. Respect.” Nadal added: “Chasing the best? That’s the champ way—vamos, Carlitos.”
Alcaraz’s “ultimate records” chase isn’t hubris—it’s hunger. With Sinner’s shadow and Djokovic’s shadow looming, the Spaniard’s unbreakable: 24 Slams and 428 weeks? The mountain’s calling; Alcaraz is climbing.
