Novak Djokovic returned with the drive in the duel against Alcaraz. (AFP)
Carlos Alcaraz looking for another hit Madrid Masters 1000. This Friday he left the road Rafael Nadal and now he goes for Serbian Novak Djokovic, number 1 in the world. The 19-year-old Spanish tennis player has shown himself to be the future dominator of the ATP circuit, but he wants to give an early blow against Nole at Caja Mágica in Madrid. From 11, by ESPN.
In the clash of generations, Alcaraz overcame injury on Friday to beat 6-2, 1-6, 6-3 his idol and compatriot Nadal in the quarterfinals of the Madrid Open.
Alcaraz, 19, recovered from a sprained ankle early in the second set to get his first win against the 21-time Grand Slam champion, which could be the start of a guard change in Spanish tennis.
“Congratulations to Alcaraz. Relay obviously it is, one is 19 and the other almost 36 years old, it is a relay“, said Nadal.” Whether it’s from now or not, we’ll see it in months. I’m happy for him, he’s been better than me in different aspects of the game. I need to improve as I speak now. It’s nothing that doesn’t go into logic and be accepted ”.
The young man, who is considered by many in Spain as Nadal’s successor, will face in the semifinals against the number one in the world, Novak Djokovicwho on his part won 6-3, 6-4 to Hubert Hurkacz.
Three -time Madrid champion Djokovic had a bit of a problem against Hurkacz. The Serb took advantage of Hurkacz’s slow start and took a 3-0 lead when Pole gave up his first service game with a long shot.
Another series of unforced errors caused Hurkacz to take a break in the second set as he sent out a wide forehand shot. Djokovic’s dominance didn’t end and he finished with his fourth match point.
Djokovic defeated Gael Monfils in straight sets to start his campaign in the clay-court and outdoor tournament, and a retirement after Andy Murray withdrew due to stomach pain before Thursday’s game.
In the other semifinal, they will face off Stefanos Tsitsipas and the defending champion alexander zverev. Tsitsipas (seeded 4) defeated Andrey Rublev 6-3, 2-6, 6-4, while Zverev (seeded 2) defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-3, 7-5.
Source: Clarin
