June 07, (THEWILL) – Carlos Alcaraz delivered an impressive performance, marking one of the most remarkable displays of the year, as he defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas, in straight sets 6-2, 6-1, 7-6(5) at the French Open.
The match between the top-seeded Alcaraz and the fifth-seeded Tsitsipas was expected to be a closely fought battle. However, Alcaraz’s extraordinary skills elevated the game to new heights, reminiscent of tennis greats Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic. Actually, it was Tsitsipas, who began the match with a dominant service hold, showcasing his powerful serve.
Unfortunately for the Greek player, however, that was the highlight of his performance. Alcaraz swiftly turned the tables, breaking Tsitsipas in the third game and securing a double break later in the set with an impeccable love service hold. The crowd was left in awe when Alcaraz delivered a breathtaking running down-the-line pass, leaving everyone gasping in amazement.
With a series of stunning drop shots, Alcaraz sealed the first set with style. The masterclass continued in the second set as Alcaraz broke Tsitsipas three times, further extending his advantage and winning the set 6-1. Alcaraz’s dominance was so overwhelming that Tsitsipas resorted to ironic celebrations when he won a point. In the third set, Alcaraz secured an early break, bringing him closer to victory.
However, Tsitsipas fought back, seizing a breakpoint at a crucial moment to make the set more competitive. Ultimately, the set was decided in a gripping tie-break, which Alcaraz claimed with a score of 7-5. With this impressive win, Alcaraz booked his place in the semi-finals against Djokovic, in what is expected to be a cracker that will captivate tennis audiences.
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.
