2023-06-09 18:34:37
A twist on the Roland-Garros Central: hit in the left leg, Carlos Alcaraz could not defend his chances until the end during his semi-final against Novak Djokovic. According to the first elements, the Spaniard suffered from severe cramps. The Serb is therefore qualified for the final which will take place on Sunday. He will face the winner of the other semi-final between the German Alexander Zverev and the Norwegian Casper Ruud which takes place this June 9 in the evening Djokovic has never been so close to a historic 23rd coronation in a Grand Slam tournament .
At the start of the third round after more than two hours of match when the two fighters were tied 1-1 (6-3, 5-7) after the victory of the first set by the Serb, the world number 1 showed some signs of concern. One game away in the third set, Alcaraz requested medical assistance before a change of sides. The rules are clear: this request cost him a penalty game that marked the beginning of the end. Afterwards, Carlos Alcaraz appeared to play without legs. He no longer rushed all the balls like he used to. Djokovic was able to unfold his tennis, without forcing, without feeling either.
Stunned, the public grumbled but nothing helped: Alcaraz no longer had the strength to fight. He tried, trailed 4-1, 5-1 before losing the third set 6-1 without being able to fight. Back for five big minutes in the locker room to get a massage, Alcaraz returned for the fourth round. But it was no longer the same game. Courage, the world number 1 did not want to throw in the towel. Under the eyes of Mike Tyson, he continued until the end of his strength. But he didn’t have enough left to defend himself properly against one of the best players of all time. After 3h20 of play, Novak Djokovic won 6-1, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 in a duel that leaves us hungry.
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