Tennis

Carlos Alcaraz, the rising star of tennis, has announced that he will be scaling back on his tradition of getting tattoos to commemorate his Grand Slam victories. After his latest triumph at Wimbledon, the 21-year-old Spaniard revealed that he has made a pact with his parents to limit his ink collection.Alcaraz has a tattoo of the date of his 2022 US Open win near his right elbow, and another of the date of his 2023 Wimbledon victory above a strawberry on his right ankle. He had previously expressed his desire to add an Eiffel Tower tattoo after winning Roland Garros last month, but has yet to do so.However, Alcaraz has made an exception for his second Wimbledon win. "I told my parents, just to calm them, that it's just the first one in every major!" he said with a laugh after his victory. "But I think this is a really big moment. I think I'm going to put the date of this one next to last year. I have to discuss it with them!"Despite his decision to tone down his tattoo collection, Alcaraz is still planning to celebrate his Wimbledon triumph in style. He will be spending time with his family and friends at home, and has high hopes for his Olympic debut in two weeks."Being in the village with all the Spanish athletes is going to be awesome, a really beautiful moment for me," Alcaraz said. "Coming to the tournament, I'm going to go for the title. I'm going to go just thinking that I will be able to win it. That's my goal, to bring a medal to my country, hopefully the gold medal."The doubles with Rafa is going to be a dream moment for me, and we will try to bring a gold medal again."Alcaraz's decision to limit his tattoos is a sign of maturity and a recognition of the importance of his family's support. It also suggests that he is focused on his long-term goals and is not getting caught up in the hype surrounding his early success.

Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, the 2021 Roland Garros finalist, has unveiled the stories behind her extensive collection of tattoos in a candid social media video. While not as renowned for her body art as some of her peers, Pavlyuchenkova's tattoos hold deep personal significance and reflect her whimsical personality.Some of her tattoos commemorate significant moments in her career. On her right index finger, she has inked the "first thing she saw" upon arriving in Tokyo for the 2021 Olympics, where she won a gold medal in mixed doubles with Andrey Rublev. A cherry blossom branch, known as "sakura" in Japan, adorns her other thumb, symbolizing her triumph.Other tattoos reflect her personal interests and quirks. The word "voilà!" on her arm pays homage to her former residence in France and her fluency in the language. Pinched fingers, the famous "Italian" hand gesture, are inked near her elbow.Pavlyuchenkova's favorite tattoo is a smiley face on the inside of her right wrist, which serves as a constant reminder to smile. Her feet feature some of the most humorous imagery, including a dancing skeleton near her Achilles and a cartoonish avocado holding a wine glass on the top of her right foot, reflecting her love for both avocados and wine.Pavlyuchenkova's tattoos are a testament to her diverse interests, accomplishments, and whimsical nature. They serve as a visual representation of her journey as a tennis player and as a person.