Alcaraz beats Medvedev and takes on Djokovic in the semi-finals of the ATP Finals

Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz was handed two sets against Russia’s Daniel Medvedev at the ATP Finals in Turin this Friday with a score of 6-4 in doubles, helping them reach the semi-finals as group winners. The current ‘maestro’ and number one in the world, the Serbian, is Novak Djokovic.

Alcaraz was launched in Pá Alpitour knowing that victory would give him direct access to the semi-finals of his first participation in this prestigious tournament. El Palmar has frustrated the complete victory of Medvedev, who is in top form.

The Russian, an already classified but always complicated rival, especially with this powerful serve that allowed him to make the match difficult for Alcaraz in such a quick way. But the two victories (Indian Wells and Wimbledon) in the three confrontations this season consoled the Spaniard after the hesitant start on the Italian blue court.

It was a duel that was not particularly lively, due to the ranking that the Russian had already achieved. No one failed, but no one felt comfortable at first. HIM they alternated dominant sections, but it was Alcaraz who rightly raised his fist and applauded the most to celebrate the first challenge.

Medvedev started the match with a double fault and that’s how the match ended. However, in the third game he caused problems for the Murcians by having two broken balls to which “Carlitos” had to respond. The Iberian hit hard with a forehand from underneath to hold serve and make it two.

That was the first moment when “Charlie” felt good.” The next moment he felt superior when he signed. The Russian’s service break made the score 4:3 after a perfect blank game. confirmed with considerable effort, the “break” with his serve (5-3) Achieving a setback on track that ended with authority. He raised his clenched fist, looked at the couch and shouted, “Come on!”

The victory was not without suffering for the Spaniard, as during the match his Russian opponent showed signs of being on an upward trajectory with some unstoppable blows due to the sensation of the track.

Both have made their recordings. As always, the Muscovite dominated from the baseline, with numerous direct hits on the first serve that received no response. But Alcaraz managed to refute him with his own words.

But ironically, it was a double fault from Medvedev, like the one at the start of the match, that ended the match. The Russian lost his serve due to firmness. Alcarazque did not miss the opportunity and he sealed the ‘break’ with his serve, leaving the match open for rejection.

He shouted and celebrated again with his fist raised. “Charly” is now in the semi-finals as group winner, so he will face Serbian Novak Djokovic in a spectacular match to reach the final. Medvedev meets Italian Jannik Pecador.

He made no secret of this at a press conference. Ambition to win the tournament.

Well, it’s only two games, but at the same time it’s still a long way away. I have Novak in the semi-finals. If I win this match, I will have a very difficult final. I dream of winning this tournament. Why not?

He emphasized the difficulty of the current number one game in the world.

I think against someone like Novak you have to stay mentally strong and deal with the pressure he puts on you with every ball and every point. I think I’ve learned a lot about this and I’m ready to tackle it tomorrow

Finally he noticed that he had returned since the beginning of the year. Find your level and learned from his mistakes in the difficult time he had recently experienced.

I feel like I’m playing at the same level as in the first half. After the first match (Zverev) I spoke to Juan Carlos Ferrero (coach) about giving everything I have in this tournament. It is the last tournament of the year. It’s time to give 100% and everything in these games.

(With information from EFE)