Carlos Alcaraz Defeats Stefanos Tsitsipas to Reach French Open Semi-Finals

Alcaraz Dominates in Straight Sets

Paris, France - June 1, 2023

Carlos Alcaraz continued his impressive run at the French Open, defeating 21st seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in the quarter-finals on a rare rain-free day in Paris. The 19-year-old Spaniard won 6-3, 6-3, 6-1 in just two hours and 10 minutes.

Alcaraz was in control from the start, breaking Tsitsipas's serve twice in the first set. The Canadian managed to break back once, but Alcaraz was simply too strong on the day. The Spaniard continued to dominate in the second and third sets, breaking Tsitsipas's serve three more times to seal the victory.

Alcaraz Sets Up Tantalizing Semi-Final

With the win, Alcaraz has set up a tantalizing semi-final clash against Rafael Nadal. The two Spaniards have met just once before, with Nadal winning in straight sets at the Madrid Open earlier this year.

However, Alcaraz is playing with confidence after his impressive performances at the French Open so far. He has yet to drop a set in the tournament and has looked unbeatable at times. Nadal, on the other hand, has had a tougher time, needing five sets to win his quarter-final match against Alexander Zverev.

Conclusion

Alcaraz's victory over Tsitsipas is a sign that he is ready to take the next step in his career. He has already won two Masters 1000 titles this year and is now one match away from reaching his first Grand Slam final. If he can defeat Nadal in the semi-finals, Alcaraz will become the youngest player to reach a Grand Slam final since Rafael Nadal himself in 2005.