Alcaraz, after beating Paul in Vienna: “I am a big fan of Tommy, I hope everyone enjoyed it as much as I did”

ByDavid Mitchell

Carlos Alcaraz He returns to where he was in 2021, when he was a kid who had not yet entered the world top-40. He made the semi-finals in his debut in Vienna, and on his return he also reached the penultimate round, with the aim of surpassing it this Saturday in a duel with the Russian Daniil Medvedev.

The Murcian, 23 years old and world No. 3, played an exceptional match with the American Tommy Paul29 years old and number 14. A total tennis show, with a favorable result for Alcaraz by 6-4 and 7-6 (2). Once again an explosive duel between the two, again with the same winner, with 8-2 ​​on aggregate, seven consecutive victories for the El Palmar tennis player.

“Everyone has been able to see it, there have been great points, spectacular shots from both of us. I am very happy, I really enjoy these matches. I hope that everyone has been able to enjoy it as much as I have,” said Alcaraz.

He loves the challenge with Paul, because “I’m a big fan of Tommy, really. Facing him is a pleasure, I love his style, I really enjoy watching his matches too.”

The magic of Alcaraz ruled in his favor. “I am happy with my performance. I have played great tennis, I am satisfied with this battle, having known how to find where I had to go in the match and also having won it in two sets,” he stated in the interview at the foot of the court.

David Mitchell
David Mitchell

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