Carlos Alcaraz He was about to be knocked out of the ‘Cathedral’ of world tennis, but he had a reaction worthy of the Wimbledon champion that he is. The crown was still in his hands, he protected it against all odds against a very inspired rival, deadly for three hours, whom he had to tame with the super genius of the great when they found themselves against the ropes. In haste, the best comes out of them suddenly, at the most delicate moment.
Alcaraz’s best reappeared with no margin for error, it was all or nothing. He survived the ordeal, winning 5-7, 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (2) and 6-2 in 3h.50′. Defeated a very good one Frances Tiafoe26 years old and number 29, to meet on Sunday whoever wins the cross between the French Ugo Humbert and the American Brandon Nakashima, rain permitting. Because nothing is guaranteed outside the ceilings of headquarters and court 1.
Rarely has Alcaraz been dominated by a rival, who has also matched its magic. The American Tiafoe not only hit hard, as is customary for him, but he showed creativity and pulse that he has not shown for months. He deployed all his talent to stun the Murcian, 21 years old and number 3.
The bright state of the American is based on the fact that Alcaraz let a 4-2 and serve in the opening set. He gave up the advantage, a slight 1-5, and encouraged his rival, while his doubts grew.
“They all come out!” Alcaraz screamed angrily as he plunged into the depths, where Tiafoe dominated and won two sets to one with a recital. On the serve, with the rest, volleying, and also with the drop shot and the lob. The Spanish suffer the consequences of a perfect copy.
Although there is a difference between a champion and a great player. Stability in the face of chaos, not stopping and constantly looking for a solution and most of all, being firm when it’s time to make a decision.
The tiebreak of the fourth set was the litmus test for both. And Alcaraz discovers the jar of essences. Very good. Very clever. It’s huge. A competitive beast that turned the fight around. From packing your bags to getting a ticket for the fourth round.
Because the physical aspect also helped. With 2-2, as in their ‘semies’ of US Open 2022, Alcaraz soared, raising the bar to the highest. Breathless, relaxed.
Across, Tiafoe spike. Logically. He lost all, and was left without reward. He cannot accept the condemnation of defeat after playing so well for so long. But he knows who is in front of him, a champion of three Grand Slams, a tennis player who goes beyond the ordinary. There was a heartfelt embrace in the network, there was a friendly relationship.
Bound classification. When you suffer, it’s even better. He was already able to question the Spain-Germany result of the Euro Cup, witness the second half. He got it.
Source: La Verdad
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