Serbian Novak Djokovic made it to the semi-finals Roland Garros, number 45 to play at the Grand Slam, which leaves him one of the records of the Swiss Roger Federer.
World No. 3, who defeated the Russian Karen Khachanoin 4-6, 7-6(0), 6-2 and 6-4, in the semi-finals he will play against Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz, number 1 in the world.
The third tennis player who played the most semifinals in grand slams is spanishhe Rafael Nadal, 38.
Djokovic He will play his twelfth semi-final in Paris, which leaves him three behind Nadal and four ahead of Federer on Paris clay.
In addition, he achieved his 90th victory in Paris, 22 behind Christmas, but 17 ahead of the Swiss.
For his part, Alcaraz, the world No. 1, overcame Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-2, 6-1, 7-6(5) yesterday en route to a semi-final date set a few days ago Roland Garros with Serbian Novak Djokovic, it is considered an early final of the tournament.
It will be the second semi-final that Alcaraz has played in grand slam, the first in Paris, a match in which the winners of the last two majors and the two best tennis players of the moment will face each other.
It will be a duel that will mark tennis hegemony, because Alcaraz he would protect his world number 1, which the Serbian will take from him if he lifts the trophy next Sunday.
Djokovic assured that the Spanish Carlos Alcaraz, he reminds him of the “left-hander from his country”, in reference to Rafael Nadal, while saying that he is “the opponent to beat” in the tournament.
“He is a very friendly player, he behaves well on and off the field, he brings a lot of intensity to the game, he reminds me of a left-handed player from his country,” joked the Serb.
He reminded that he faced Alcaraz only once, in the semifinals of the Masters 1,000. Madrid last year, where the Spaniard won in a tiebreak in the third set.
“A lot of people want to see that game, it will be the biggest challenge in this tournament, but to be the best you have to beat the best. He is the player to beat here,” he said.
Source: Panama America
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