US Open 2022: Teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz, who will play home favourite Frances Tiafoe in the semifinals, does not anticipate an easy matchup. Tiafoe defeated Rafael Nadal and Andrey Rublev to reach his first Grand Slam last-four
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Carlos Alcaraz reached his maiden Grand Slam semi-final at US Open
- Alcaraz will face USA’s Fraces Tiafoe in the last-four match
- On Thursday, Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner in a 5-set marathon
The New York crowd supported teenage star Carlos Alcaraz as he put on a show against Jannik Sinner in the marathon men’s singles quarterfinal at US Open 2022 on September 7. With several spectacular victories, including a behind-the-back backhand pass, the 19-year-old had the New York crowd cheering in excitement and amazement.
Alcaraz saved a match point as he overcame Jannik Sinner 6-3, 6-7 (7-9), 6-7 (0-7), 7-5, 6-3 as the the Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd enjoyed the high-caliber action as they saw the second-longest match in US Open history, which lasted five hours and fifteen minutes,
Carlos Alcaraz will face Frances Tiafoe, a fan favourite in his own country, in the semi-final, so he might not be the more well-liked of the two semi-finalists when he takes the field. Given the form that Tiafoe has shown, Alcaraz admitted that playing against the American in the semifinal will not be a simple task.
The 24-year-old appears to be finally living up to the hype after being hailed as the future of American tennis. He defeated 9th seed Andrey Rublev in the quarterfinals in straight sets after defeating 22-time Grand Slam victor Rafael Nadal in a 4-setter.
In their only meeting in 2021, Tiafoe triumphed against Alcaraz in straight sets on clay in Barcelona.
On Thursday when Alcaraz talked with the media then he admitted that it’s gonna be really, really tough against Frances Tiafoe in the semis. He acknowledges the skills of Frances as he had defeated Rafa Nadal, Rublev in three sets. Alcaraz added that he loves the amazing atmosphere at the court, the fans, the crowd and he will give his best against Frances.
Since Rafael Nadal in 2005, Alcaraz has advanced to the semifinals of a Grand Slam tournament, and he is also the youngest player to do it since Pete Sampras in 1990.
Since his spectacular run on the red dirt, Alcaraz was in danger of going the distance at Grand Slams, but he faltered in the French Open quarterfinal. Although Sinner defeated the Spanish kid in the Wimbledon fourth round, Alcaraz appears to be in top form on the hard courts of New York.
Before the long match against Sinner, Alcaraz defeated previous champion Marin Cilic in a five-set match to reach his first Grand Slam semifinal.
He said It feels amazing to be in his first Grand Slam semifinal. He feels better now that he reached the US Open semifinal. This competition is fantastic. The crowd is incredible, perhaps the best in the entire globe.
He continued that the excitement he experienced in the court at three in the morning was incredible. He wanted fans to continue to stand behind him in court. That was incredible. He is excited to play in a semi-final at the US Open.
