Carlitos the Wimbledon champion. Still just "a boy of 20 years", as Carlos Alcaraz endearingly described himself, he spoke of his joy after realising a dream by winning a first Wimbledon title.
And of how he had "fallen in love with grass right now", making this the story of a summer romance between the ebullient young Spaniard and a rectangle of Centre Court lawn.
After an outrageously entertaining, five set and almost five-hour final, the world No.1 became the third youngest gentlemen's singles champion of the Open era after Boris Becker and Bjorn Borg.
Alcaraz smiles a lot on court anyway, but he has never looked, or sounded, happier than in the moments after winning an instant classic, becoming the first man for 10 years to eclipse Novak Djokovic on Centre Court.
Competing in only his fourth grass court tournament, Alcaraz has shown himself to be a phenomenally fast learner and he was rightly proud of himself for the level of tennis he produced against the most successful male player of all time.
Alcaraz stopped history - as Djokovic had been attempting to win Wimbledon for a fifth straight summer and to equal Roger Federer's record of eight titles - but also made some of his own.
“It was so good to win but even if I would have lost I would have been really proud of myself. Making history in this beautiful tournament, playing a final against a legend of the sport. For me, it's incredible," Alcaraz said.
"It was unbelievable to play in these stages. It’s amazing for a boy, 20 years old, I didn’t expect to reach this situation really fast. I am really proud of myself, I am really proud for the team and the work we put in every day to be able to lift this trophy."
After losing the opening set 6-1, Alcaraz told himself he should pick up the quality of tennis. "After the first set I thought, ‘Carlos, increase the level. Everyone would be disappointed’," he said.
"I have to congratulate Novak, it was amazing to play against him. You inspire me a lot. I started playing tennis watching you. Since I was born you were already winning tournaments. You said 36 is the new 26 and you make that happen. It’s amazing."
In addition to the glory and a replica trophy, Alcaraz also gained a member's tie and a card that lets him visit whenever he pleases during the year. He is aware that Federer once turned up at the All England Club without his card and struggled to convince a security guard to let him pass.
"It’s very special for me. I have to bring the card," he said. "I know Roger Federer had trouble getting in without the card. It’s really special to be a member of this amazing club, really iconic. I will come for sure."
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