Hey there, fellow tennis enthusiasts It’s your girl Mia Johnson-Carter here, living the dream in Miami. I’m super excited to share some awesome news with you all about Carlos Alcaraz’s latest victory at the ATP 500 Beijing Open. This story is a testament to his perseverance and dedication, and it’s got everyone in the tennis world buzzing!
Carlos Alcaraz is through to his second consecutive semi-final at the ATP 500 Beijing Open, where he faced off against Karen Khachanov in the quarter-final. The match was a thrilling display of skill and strategy, with Alcaraz ultimately emerging victorious in straight sets, 7-5, 6-2.
Alcaraz outplayed Khachanov behind both the first and second serve, facing only two break points and suffering one break. The Spaniard grabbed 45% of the return points and turned them into four breaks from 12 opportunities. The four-time Major winner prevailed in the opener with a late break and dominated set number two to remain on the title course.
Alcaraz tamed his strokes nicely, firing 26 winners and 22 unforced errors, making the difference with his forehand. Khachanov had more service winners, although he could not follow the rival’s pace from the baseline, finishing with 13 winners and 18 unforced errors.
The Russian had a slim advantage in the shortest range up to four strokes, but Alcaraz took charge in the mid-range and most extended ones. This strategic play paid off as he blasted a forehand down the line winner in the first game of the encounter, creating a break chance. Although Khachanov denied it initially, Alcaraz persisted and eventually seized the break at 15 with a volley winner, opening a 3-2 advantage.
In the second set, Alcaraz served well, providing four comfortable holds and keeping the pressure on Khachanov. The young gun landed a volley winner for three match points and moved over the top with a service winner, booking a place in the semi-final.
Carlos Alcaraz will now face Daniil Medvedev in the semi-finals. This matchup is highly anticipated as the two players have a history of intense matches. Their most recent encounter was at Wimbledon this year, where Alcaraz won in four sets, 6-7, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4.
The defending champion, Alcaraz, erased the deficit in the first set before losing it in the tie break. However, he raised his level and left Medvedev behind in the next three sets, extending his streak at Majors. This victory showcased Alcaraz’s ability to adapt and dominate under pressure.
Medvedev, who played in the Beijing final a year ago, is looking to bounce back from a tough loss. He challenged Jannik Sinner in the final but fell in two tie breaks. This semi-final matchup promises to be an exciting clash between two of the world’s top players.
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Yours truly,
Mia
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