Carlos Alcaraz proclaimed his feelings on court as “unbelievable” after finding his best level to convincingly defeat Tommy Paul 6-0, 6-1, 6-4 and secure his third consecutive French Open semi-final appearance. The defending champion delivered a masterful display of varied shotmaking and control.
Alcaraz’s journey to the quarter-finals had been less straightforward, with moments of wavering patience and dropped sets. However, against Paul, he exhibited a stark improvement, describing a state where he “could close my eyes and everything went in,” demonstrating a renewed confidence and precision.
Paul, an accomplished athlete and known challenge for Alcaraz, looked fatigued from earlier in the tournament, having battled through consecutive five-set matches with an abdominal issue. Even at full health, however, he would have faced an uphill battle against an Alcaraz performing at such an exceptional standard.
Alcaraz Finds “Unbelievable” Level to Cruise into Roland Garros Semis
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