Alcaraz Dominates Tsitsipas, Sets Up Clash with Djokovic in French Open Semifinals

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas and advanced to the semifinals of Roland Garros, where he will face Novak Djokovic.

In what was expected to be an electrifying match, world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz showcased his superiority over Stefanos Tsitsipas, taking less than two hours to overcome his opponent. In the first set, the Spanish player won 93% of the points, far surpassing the Greek player who only managed to secure 53%. With just four unforced errors, Alcaraz won 64% of the points and took the lead with a score of 6-2.

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The consistency displayed by the former US Open champion began to frustrate Tsitsipas, who won only 45% of the points with his first serve and 23% with his second, while also committing 13 unforced errors and hitting just 3 winners. This gave the set to 'Carlitos' with a score of 6-1.

TERCER SET

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The final set kept Alcaraz shining, as he secured an early break to go up 3-0. However, Tsitsipas showed resilience and managed to break back when it seemed like the 20-year-old player was taking the match. In the tie-break, the young Spanish player showcased his favoritism and clinched the match with a final score of 6-2, 6-1, 7-6(5), proving that his level is at its peak for the next round.

In the semifinals of the French Open, he will face Novak Djokovic, who defeated Karen Kachanov. The world No. 1 and 2 will meet for the second time, following their encounter in the semifinals of the 2022 Madrid Open, which saw Alcaraz emerge victorious in the final tie-break.

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