Carlos Alcaraz and Stefanos Tsitsipas engaged in a fantastic match on Friday in Barcelona. Once again, the eighteen-year-old won the contest after both players engaged in a fantastic match.
However, at times, Stefanos Tsitsipas appeared to be extremely nervous. An incredible episode happened when Carlos Alcaraz converted a set point in the first set. On that occasion, when Carlito was at the net, Stefanos decided to blast a huge forehand at the young Spaniard instead of trying a passing shot. Carlito had to duck to avoid the impact. Soon after, Alcaraz gave the so-called “Death Stare” to Tsitsipas and the Greek player was heavily booed by the local fans. Stefanos’ father and coach Apostolos also looked quite perplexed.
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Alcaraz in Barcelona, ranking, and results in 2022
Currently the world no.11 (career-high), the Spaniard has managed to achieve a 21-3 record in 2022. Alcaraz is competing in Barcelona where he beat Soon-Woo Kwon 6-1 2-6 6-2, Jaume Antoni Munar Clar 6-3 6-3 and Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4 5-7 6-2.
Carlos Alcaraz will compete against the world no.25 Alex De Minaur in the semifinal on Saturday at 4:00 pm on PISTA RAFA NADAL. In the past, they have never competed against each other as of now in top competitions.
Carlos conquered 2 titles in 2022 in Rio de Janeiro and in Miami.
Tsitsipas in Barcelona, ranking, and results in 2022
Ranked world no.5, the Greek achieved a 24-8 record in 2022. Tsitsipas is playing in Barcelona where he defeated Ilya Ivashka 6-1 4-6 6-2 and Grigor Dimitrov 6-1 6-4.
Carlos Alcaraz and Stefanos Tsitsipas clashed against each other 3 times. Their actual head to head record is 3-0 for Alcaraz. Before, the last time they played, Carlos Alcaraz won 6-4 5-7 6-2 in the quarter in Barcelona (Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell) on the 22nd of April 2022.
You can see them in action in the following highlights.