Faller of Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard et Tallon Greek track during his first two matches in Chinehis 199th and 200th ATP victories, Carlos Alcaraz successfully completed his first mission this Monday at the ATP 500 in Beijing : regain its place as world No. 2, occupied by Alexander Zverev. To reach the semi-finals and overtake the German in the rankings, the Spaniard tamed Karen Khachanov, 7-5, 6-2. Jostled in the first round, Alcaraz then unfolded to move on to the semi-finals where he will face a certain Daniil Medvedev. This will be the eighth duel between the two men. For the moment, “Carlitos” leads 5-2 and has won the last three shocks, including two this year.
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“Long matches, long rallies, it’s always like that when we compete”
“I always try to be aggressive, hit hard, powerful punches, and I’m not afraid to show it. I’m not afraid to try again and again, that’s how I feel in this moment. In the last matches everything went well, I can’t complain I know I have to keep trying. I hit the ball very well, I move well, I don’t allow my opponents. show their best tennis I feel like the matches are going according to my style. That’s what I like and that’s what I want in every match.”explained Alcaraz at a press conference before talking about his half. “It’s always difficult to face Medvedev. I played great matches against him throughout this season and over the last two years. I am ready to take on this challenge, play my best tennis and move forward. Against Daniil, every match is like a war. Long matches, long rallies, it’s always like that when we compete, but I’m ready to take on the challenge.”
Let’s go Carlitos ¿½’�@carlosalcaraz books his ticket to the #ChinaOpen semis for the second consecutive year, 7-5 6-2 over Khachanov. pic.twitter.com/lprTOZlqOO
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) September 30, 2024
