Carlos Alcaraz halted a mid-match fightback by ninth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas to secure a 6-3, 7-6(3), 6-4 win on Tuesday and set up a blockbuster French Open semi-final with incoming world number one Jannik Sinner. The third seed, who came into the contest with a 5-0 record over Tsitsipas, caused all kinds of problems for his Greek opponent with high kick serves to the backhand and won the first set in 33 minutes.
High Stakes on Court Philippe Chatrier
The rematch of last year’s quarter-final looked set for the same result on Court Philippe Chatrier as Alcaraz broke and then held to go up 3-0. Tsitsipas did not help his cause with an error-prone display early in the second set. However, the Greek star found his rhythm, working the crowd after hitting a stinging forehand when down 4-2 and looked rejuvenated as he finally solved the puzzle with a break back before drawing level.
Despite Tsitsipas’s spirited comeback, Alcaraz raised his game in the tiebreak to double his advantage. A frustrated Tsitsipas repeatedly complained about Alcaraz’s delayed grunts and nearly struck him with an overhead smash in a feisty third set. Yet, his Spanish opponent ran away with the match to reach his Roland Garros second-semi-final.
- Match Highlights:
- Alcaraz’s high kick serves to the backhand
- Tsitsipas’s error-prone display early in the second set
- Alcaraz’s dominance in the tiebreak
- Tsitsipas’s frustration and near-miss overhead smash
This tennis match showcased both players’ resilience and skill, but ultimately it was Carlos Alcaraz who emerged victorious, continuing his impressive run at the French Open.
