Carlos Alcaraz ‘not afraid to say I’m ready to win a Grand Slam’ ahead of bid for French Open glory at Roland-Garros

Carlos Alcaraz has said he is “not afraid” to admit he is ready to win a Grand Slam as he goes for glory at the French Open this month. The second major of the year starts on May 22, and the Spanish 19-year-old is the second favourite to win the men’s singles title – narrowly behind defending champion Novak Djokovic but ahead of compatriot Rafael Nadal. Ad/> Alcaraz has emerged as a contender after winning the Madrid Open last month, beating Nadal, Djokovic and then Alexander Zverev in the final of the ATP 1000 event.

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I feel good and quite confident. It’s a host of things that can throw me up and I’m not afraid to say I’m ready to do it.” Alcaraz is the world No. 6 heading to Roland-Garros, meaning he could collide with Nadal in the last eight and Djokovic in the semis – depending on the draw.