In a surprising turn of events, Carlos Alcaraz suffered a 7-6 (4), 6-1 defeat at the hands of Jannik Sinner in the China Open semifinals. Despite a strong start and opportunities in the first set, Alcaraz struggled to maintain his momentum.
Addressing the media after the match, Alcaraz expressed his contentment with his performance but acknowledged Sinner’s dominance. He believed he played well in the opening set and had chances to secure a second break, which he couldn’t capitalize on. Sinner’s relentless play made it challenging for Alcaraz to gain the upper hand, ultimately leading to his defeat.
Alcaraz: “I had chances to have the second break in the first set. Didn’t take it. Some break points after. Didn’t take it. Against players like Jannik, if you don’t take the chances, it’s more difficult to win or to be up in the score. Is something that I have to learn about.”
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“Against players like Jannik, if you don’t take the chances, it’s more difficult to win or to be up in the score. Is something that I have to learn about,” Alcaraz said.
“Obviously he played really good tennis, as well. I had to change a little bit my game. I couldn’t do that. I tried to play deeper. I couldn’t. I tried to play more tactically. I didn’t do well in that part. That’s something that I have to learn about if I want to beat Jannik.
“This is something that in the second set I was out of my mind. I just complaining a lot, something that is really difficult to play your best if you’re complaining or you mad of yourself. That what it happened.”
Carlos Alcaraz in 2023
LWLLWWWWWW Currently the world no.2, Carlos played his last match on the 3rd of October when he lost to world no.7 Jannik Sinner 7-6(4) 6-1 in the semifinal in Beijing (draw).
Presently, during this year Carlos has managed to achieve a compiled 61-8 match record. The Spaniard has won 6 titles in 2023 in Buenos Aires, Indian Wells, Barcelona, Madrid, London and Wimbledon. Carlos got to the final in Rio de Janeiro and Cincinnati.
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