When Carlos Alcaraz lost in two sets Daniel Medvedev 6-4 and 6-4, the die was placed in the group stage of the ATP Finals in Turin 2023.
Carlos Alcaraz was the last to qualify for the semifinals, and he also did so first in his group, moving Medvedev into second place.
They both knew the day before that Jannik Sinner is dominated by the Green Group, with Novak Djokovic second.
It remains to be decided, between the ATP and the local organization, what to do with the two ‘good matches’ in the semi-finals this Saturday. The decision marked the clash between the No. 1 and No. 2 as the star match and also protects the local idol, the Italian Sinner, if he makes it to the final on Sunday, as he will have more time to rest.
Jannik Sinner and Daniel Medvedev They will play the semifinal at 2:30 pm and Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic They meet at 9 pm, knowing that the best will have to be ready on Sunday at 6 pm, against a more recovered rival.
It will be an added problem for debutant Alcaraz or six-time champion Djokovic, whoever can survive a rivalry that is expected to be tense and long. A lot of wear. And after work on the track interacts with the media and physical recovery. At the hotel, early morning of the same Sunday as the final. A factor to manage.
Carlos Alcaraz vs. Novak Djokovic: 2-2
– 2023/Final Cincinnati/Dura/Djokovic 5-7, 7-6(7), 7-6(4)
– 2023/Wimbledon Final/Grass/Alcaraz 1-6, 7-6(6), 6-1, 3-6, 6-4
– 2023/Roland Garros Semis/Ground/6-3, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1
– 2022/Semis Madrid/Tierra/6-7(5), 7-5, 7-6(5)
Source: La Verdad
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