Carlos Alcaraz He fully entered the direct fight for medals in his first Olympic Games, in Paris 2024. After the disappointment of losing in the doubles quarterfinals to Rafa Nadal, the Murcian, 21 years old and world No. 3, took his small revenge by overcoming this round in the individual.
Alcaraz defeated the American in the quarterfinals Tommy Paul27 years old and number 13, by 6-3 and 7-6 (7), qualifying for the semifinals this Saturday, against the Norwegian Casper Ruud or the Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime.
Double podium option for El Palmar tennis players. If he wins the semifinals, he will fight for the gold on Sunday, August 4. If he loses, the bronze medal will remain on Saturday the 3rd.
At the bottom of the draw, farewell to the current Olympic champion and Roland Garros finalist, the German Alexander Zverev surpassed by Italian Lorenzo Musetti 7-5 and 7-5. The transalpine could meet again with his recent executioner in the Wimbledon semis, the Serbian Novak Djokovicwhich closes at 7:00 pm Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Alcaraz has a good track record Casper Ruud, double finalist at Roland Garros. A 4-0 against Rafa Nadal Academy player, 25 years old and No. 9. It was his second match on land, first since a distant Marbella 2021.
About Felix Auger-Aliassime, a misleading 3-3. The first three were won by the Canadian, 23 years old and No. 19, but the trend was reversed by the Spaniard, who in the round of 16 of the last Roland Garros swept 6-3, 6-3 and 6-1.
Source: La Verdad
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