August 02, (THEWILL) – Spanish tennis star, Carlos Alcaraz, delivered a commanding performance in the Olympic singles semi-final at Roland Garros on Friday.
The second seed overwhelmed Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime with a decisive 6-1 6-1 victory, securing his place in the gold medal match. Alcaraz, who recently claimed titles at the French Open and Wimbledon, displayed exceptional form throughout the match.
The 21-year-old capitalised on an early double fault by Auger-Aliassime to break serve and maintained control for the remainder of the contest. The Spanish player wrapped up the win in just over an hour, demonstrating his prowess on Court Philippe Chatrier.
In the final on Sunday, Alcaraz will face either top seed Novak Djokovic or Italian Lorenzo Musetti, who are set to play their semi-final later on Friday. Speaking to Eurosport’s Alex Corretja after the match, Alcaraz expressed his satisfaction with his performance and his determination to clinch the gold medal, which he identified as a key objective for 2024.
Despite his efforts, Auger-Aliassime struggled to make an impact against Alcaraz’s dominant play. The 23-year-old Canadian, who was aiming to become his country’s first Olympic singles finalist, acknowledged the comprehensive nature of his defeat. However, he still has a chance to earn a medal in the mixed doubles bronze match, where he will partner with Gabriela Dabrowski.
The Olympic tennis tournament continues to captivate audiences, with Alcaraz’s impressive showing setting the stage for an exciting gold medal match.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
