Carlos Alcaraz Defeats Alexander Zverev to Reach US Open semi-finals
Carlos Alcaraz, the 18-year-old Spanish sensation, continued his dream run at the US Open on Wednesday, defeating world No. 3 Alexander Zverev in four sets to reach the semi-finals.
Alcaraz, who is ranked No. 52 in the world, is the youngest player to reach the semi-finals of the US Open since 1990. He is also the first Spanish player to reach the semi-finals since Rafael Nadal in 2019.
The match was a David vs. Goliath clash, with Alcaraz’s speed and power contrasting with Zverev’s experience and power. Alcaraz won the first set 6-3, but Zverev fought back to win the second set 6-4.
The third set was the turning point of the match. Alcaraz broke Zverev’s serve twice to take a 5-2 lead. Zverev saved two match points in the next game, but Alcaraz eventually closed out the set 6-4.
In the fourth set, Alcaraz broke Zverev’s serve in the first game and never looked back. He won the set 6-1 to secure his place in the semi-finals.
Alcaraz will face the winner of the match between Felix Auger-Aliassime and Stefanos Tsitsipas in the semi-finals. He is the youngest player to reach the semi-finals of the US Open since 1990, and he is the first Spanish player to reach the semi-finals since Rafael Nadal in 2019.
Alcaraz’s victory over Zverev is another sign of his immense potential. He is a truly special talent, and he is sure to be a major force in tennis for many years to come.
Here are some of the key moments in the match:
- Alcaraz broke Zverev’s serve in the first game of the third set to take a 1-0 lead.
- Zverev saved two match points in the eighth game of the third set, but Alcaraz eventually closed out the set 6-4.
- Alcaraz broke Zverev’s serve in the first game of the fourth set and never looked back.
Alcaraz’s victory was a remarkable achievement. He is the youngest player to reach the semi-finals of the US Open since 1990, and he is the first Spanish player to reach the semi-finals since Rafael Nadal in 2019. Alcaraz is a truly special talent, and he is sure to be a major force in tennis for many years to come.
