In a thrilling match at the ATP Finals in Turin, Spain's Carlos Alcaraz secured his spot in the semi-finals by defeating Russian Daniil Medvedev with a score of 6-4, 6-4 on Friday. This victory marked Alcaraz's qualification for the semi-finals, where he will face the world No. 1, Novak Djokovic, in what promises to be a highly anticipated clash.
Alcaraz, currently ranked second globally, is participating in the ATP Finals for the first time in his career. His journey to the semi-finals includes a hard-fought win against the resilient Russian, Medvedev. Alcaraz expressed his joy at reaching this stage, especially in his debut appearance at the prestigious tournament, stating, "The match was extremely tough against an opponent whose encounters are always complicated."
In the other semi-final, Medvedev will be up against the Italian, Jannik Sinner, who has been the sole winner in all three of his group stage matches. Alcaraz's victory over Medvedev also served as redemption for his loss to the Russian in the semi-finals of the US Open last September. Notably, Medvedev had already secured his spot in the semi-finals on Wednesday.
Reflecting on his performance, Alcaraz said, "I am very happy to reach the semi-finals in my first participation in this tournament." It is worth noting that Alcaraz faced challenges in the tournament due to back and leg injuries. Despite losing his opening match to German Alexander Zverev, Alcaraz bounced back with victories against Russian Andrey Rublev and compatriot Medvedev to set up a heated semi-final clash with Djokovic.
This encounter is significant as Alcaraz defeated Djokovic in the Wimbledon final in July, claiming his second Grand Slam title. However, Djokovic avenged this defeat in a thrilling final at the Cincinnati Masters in August. Alcaraz displayed his prowess by breaking Medvedev's serve in the seventh game and maintaining his advantage in serving, ultimately winning the first set in 39 minutes.
The Spaniard replicated the same scenario in the second set, particularly in the ninth game, securing the victory in his favor. With his impressive performance, Carlos Alcaraz has set the stage for an exciting semi-final showdown against Novak Djokovic, adding another chapter to their recent tennis rivalry.
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