Carlos Alcaraz plays a near-perfect match against Kekmanovic in Australia
Carlos Alcaraz makes his way. He never sought or wanted comparisons with the Big Three rackets. However, the numbers of tennis player El Palmar at such a young age are comparable only to to three legends rackets.
Alcaraz completes quarterfinal round at Grand Slam. He made it to the top eight at Roland Garros, Wimbledon, and the US Open. The Australian Open is gone. and took another step after defeating Miomir Kecmanovic, 6-4, 6-4 and 6-0 in 1 hour 49 minutes..
Alcaraz qualified for the penultimate round of four majors at 20 years and 262 days. Rafael Nadal did it with 29 days less And Novak Djokovic, 18. TO Roger Federer It cost him more, and he achieved it with the help of 23 years and 29 days.
Another interesting fact: Nadal, Djokovic and Carlitos have previously reached the quarterfinals at Roland Garros, Wimbledon and the US Open.
The Murcian is the twelfth active tennis player to reach the semi-finals of the Big Four. He joins the list along with Djokovic, Nadal, Daniil Medvedev, Andy Murray, Matteo Berrettini, Marin Cilic, Karen Khachanov, Kei Nishikori, Andrey Rublev, Jannik Sinner and Stan Wawrinka.
11 Roscoes in the Alcaraz race
Madrid 2021, first round Adrian Mannarino 6–4, 6–0
US Open 2021 Round of 16 Peter Gojowczyk 5–7, 6–1, 5–7, 6–2, 6–0
Third round of Indian Wells 2022 Roberto Bautista 6–2, 6–0
Roland Garros 2022, first round Juan Ignacio Londero 6–4, 6–2, 6–0
Umag-2022, quarterfinals Facundo Banis 6–0, 6–4
Rio Open 2023 semi-final Nicolas Jarry 6-7(2), 7-5, 6-0
Miami Open 2023, second round Facundo Banis 6-2, 6-0
Miami Open 2023, third round Dusan Lajovic 6-0, 7-6
Roland Garros 2023, 1st round, Flavio Cobolli 6-0, 6-2, 7-5
Wimbledon 2023, 1st round, Jeremy Chardy 6–0, 6–2, 7–5
Australian Open 2024, 1/8 finals Miomir Kecmanovic 6-4, 6-4, 6-0
Even the TV channel wanted Alcaraz to win. He spat out a sharp backhand that left the ball dead on the other side. First break in game three. The Spaniard put pressure on the others from the first blow. That’s why he chooses to subtract every time he wins the toss.
Carlitos served and volleyed occasionally, recalling a match he faced Pedro Peloche when he was 10 years old. The score increased to 3-1. It was windy in Melbourne, although the real cyclone was over Rod Laver Arena.
This can be confirmed by Kecmanovic, a minor rival in the rankings and in terms of performance. Over time, the second favorite of the draw takes on the face of a champion.
His only birthmark is the breaking balls that elude him one game after another. The famous lasso, with which Carlos Alcaraz Sr. determines the rights of his son, leaves his rivals without an answer.
Three first serveshaving raised the bet 15-30, he showed an excellent game in the initial round. The outcome was precipitated by a second break for the world number two in the seventh game of the continuation..
I did everything well
The stands in the center of the capital Victoria surrendered to their new idol. Many Spaniards made pilgrimages to visit there. “Let’s go to Spain“he shouted. Right now Carlitos is the greatest representative of the brand of Spain at the international level. He combines all possible values for him. The news of the third set is that Kecmanovic conceded a donut, the eleventh of his career executioner.
Add 400 points
Alcaraz, who missed the last tournament due to injury, He already has 400 net points in his ranking.. It’s holding him back with a mathematical chance of regaining first place on the slopes of Melbourne Park. To do this, he will need one more round than Djokovic. Alexander Zverev awaits him in the quarterfinals.