Alcaraz Edges Tsitsipas in French Open Thriller
Epic Battle in Paris
Spanish sensation Carlos Alcaraz fought tooth and nail against Greek ninth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in a gripping French Open quarterfinal. Despite an uncharacteristic off night, Alcaraz summoned his resolve to triumph 6-3, 7-6, 7-3, 6-4.
Inspired Qualifier Pushes Alcaraz
Alcaraz's path to victory was not without its challenges. Qualifier Jesper de Jong gave the young Spaniard a run for his money, forcing him to dig deep and summon his inner fire. Alcaraz eventually prevailed, but the experience served as a reminder of the ever-present threat in Grand Slam competition.
Dominant Display Against Shapovalov
Alcaraz then faced Canadian 21st seed Denis Shapovalov on a rare rain-free day in Paris. The match proved to be a one-sided affair, with Alcaraz dominating from start to finish. He wrapped up the victory in straight sets, securing a spot in the quarterfinals.
Tsitsipas's Feisty Comeback
The quarterfinal against Tsitsipas was a true test of Alcaraz's mettle. Tsitsipas threatened to claw his way back into the match after dropping the first two sets. However, Alcaraz refused to be denied and held his nerve to close out the victory and book a semifinal berth against Alexander Zverev.
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