Tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz has stormed into the semi-finals of the Indian Wells Masters 1000 tournament. The world number three has defeated Francisco Cerundolo 6-3, 7-6 in the quarter-finals of the ATP 1000 Masters. However, Alcaraz seems to have a daunting task in the last four rounds, where he will face Jack Draper, who is on the verge of breaking into the top 10 after his red-hot form here. The two-star players will aim to seal the final spot in this clash.
Coming to the match dynamics, Alcaraz had a great start to the game and took an early lead in the game. However, the Argentine staged his comeback in the second set to force the game into the tiebreaker. Ultimately, it was the two-time defending champion who prevailed and won the game in the second set to mark the straight-set victory.
In this thriller, Carlos Alcaraz executed a stunning volley shot that stunned the 26-year-old in the thriller. This kind of shot showcases why the Spaniard is one of the best players on the ATP court and makes him a strong contender to mark a historic three-peat in the ongoing tournament.
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Watch the shot here:
Carlos Alcaraz has opened up on his stellar win over Cerundolo!
Meanwhile, Carlos Alcaraz has reflected upon his win. The four-time Grand Slam winner has talked about how he tried to get the good length and pace of the game against the Argentine-born star. The 21-year-old tennis star also talked about how such tense battles helped him improve his strength and behavior on the court.
"Today was about surviving. Trying to get a good rhythm, a good pace to the match, trying to take the opportunities that he brought to me. I'm proud of everything I've done today. These kinds of matches, you have to get through with the level that you have that day. It's about good behaviour, mental strength, just to stay there all the time, trying to get a good rhythm," Alcaraz said after the win.
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