Tennis News • Alcaraz beats Tsitsipas again, joins de Minaur, Schwartzman, and Carreno Busta in semis

By Ricky Dimon

Everybody on the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell labored double obligation on Saturday due to rain early within the week.

Carlos Alcaraz tripled his success in opposition to Stefanos Tsitsipas.

Alcaraz improved to 3-0 lifetime within the head-to-head sequence by beating the Greek 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 within the Barcelona quarterfinals. The Spaniard received earlier matchups on the 2020 U.S. Open (in 5 units) and on the Miami Masters a couple of weeks in the past (7-5, 6-3).

“(It was) in all probability my greatest win on clay court docket,” Alcaraz stated afterward. “It was unbelievable; unbelievable sport that I performed; unbelievable environment that I lived at present on court docket. It was unbelievable every little thing. The environment right here, the group, the extent that I performed, the extent of the match. It was unbelievable.

“I feel I beat the (event) favourite,” the 18-year-old added. “I’m taking part in an unbelievable degree and I feel that I’m able to get the title.”

Alcaraz has each purpose to be assured. The present world No. 11 received the most important title of his profession in Miami, already has a 500-level clay-court title beneath his belt (Rio de Janeiro in February), and he’s extra rested than another Barcelona rivals after shedding early in Monte-Carlo. Alcaraz will crack the highest 10 for this primary time on Monday even when he doesn’t advance any farther this week.

Alex de Minaur is subsequent to face in Alcaraz’s means, whereas Diego Schwartzman and Pablo Carreno Busta are potential remaining opponents. De Minaur defeated Lloyd Harris and Cameron Norrie on Friday. Schwartzman battled previous Lorenzo Musetti and Felix Auger-Aliassime, whereas Carreno Busta beat Lorenzo Sonego after which saved three match factors in a quarterfinal thriller in opposition to No. 2 seed Casper Ruud.

Saturday marks the first-ever assembly between Alcaraz and de Minaur.

Ricky contributes to 10sballs.com and likewise maintains his personal tennis web site, The Grandstand. You’ll be able to observe him on twitter at @Dimonator.