‘I never complain about it, but it’s frustrating’ | Relief

This was the second set of the quarterfinal match between Carlos Alcaraz and Stefanos Tsitsipas when the Greek, number 9 in the ATP rankings, He complained angrily about the Spanish tennis player’s continued screaming. during the match.

“I never complain about it, but it is frustrating.“Tsitsipas complained after he approached Aurelie Tourte, the referee of the last duel of the day at the Philippe Chatrier stadium. “When I’m about to hit the ball… and moments before I hit it, I can still hear (Alcaraz) screaming.”

Upset and down almost two sets (3-6, 6-7), the Greek protested again for the same reason. “It’s not during impact, it’s right before!“Tsitsipas insisted on public expectations.

Game of Carlitosmore consistent, led to the Spaniard sealing the third set and thus sealing the match and a place in the semi-finals, where will collide Jannik Sinner, new world number one after the departure of Novak Djokovic.

Thus, Tsitsipas completes his sixth defeat in a row against Alcaraz., one of the few tennis players against whom he failed to win a single match. The Spaniard, who is four years younger, has defeated the Greek at the US Open (2021), Miami (2022), Conde de Godot (2022 and 2023) and Roland Garros (2023 and 2024).

Alcaraz, pushy in the press room

“I heard that“Alcaraz confirmed after the match, citing his opponent’s protests. “When changing sides in a tiebreaker, he complained to the referee… What can I say. After all, he can complain about whatever he wants. You can tell the judge if this bothers you. I don’t think I screamed long enough to bother him.

, but everyone is free to express their opinion. Some will think I made them too long; I don’t think so”.