Carlos Alcaraz shows why he is the future of tennis with a stunning shot, but Novak Djokovic outlasts his opponent for a shot at grand slam glory.
abc.net.au/news/novak-djokovic-to-play-casper-ruud-in-french-open-final/102465254It was Carlos Alcaraz, not Novak Djokovic, who conjured up the "how did he do that?!" shot in the French Open semifinals that went viral in minutes and will be talked about for years.Alcaraz was forced to concede a game in order to receive medical attention for crampsIt was Alcaraz, 20, not Djokovic, 36, who had youth on his side, of course, the widest gap between grand slam semifinalists since 1991.
It was Alcaraz, not Djokovic, whose body broke down. And so it is the number three seed Djokovic, not number one Alcaraz, who will play on in Paris to face Casper Ruud with a chance to add to his trophy collection. "I can understand the emotions and circumstances that affect you mentally and emotionally. Maybe for the first time in his career, he was expected to win," Djokovic said."I've never felt the tension that I did in that match," said Alcaraz, who said the stress he sensed because of the stakes, and the daunting foe across the net, caused cramps in "every part of my body".Carlos Alcaraz clutches at his calf as he suffers leg cramps during his clash with Djokovic.
That left most people focusing on two men — Djokovic, who has won 10 of the past 19 majors, and Alcaraz, who won the US Open in September. Djokovic is one of the dominant figures in the sport's history. Alcaraz is considered its future. "I mean, he's an amazing player. Just possesses so much qualities. So dynamic. So much power in his shots. Very complete player."It was the shot of the day, of the tournament, of the year, reminiscent of one conjured up by Roger Federer on the same court years ago.
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