Carlos Alcaraz vs Hubert Hurkacz Miami Open 2022 SF Preview

Hubert Hurkacz is simply two matches away from finishing an unlikely defence of his Miami Open title. He subsequent performs the in-form Carlos Alcaraz, who’s within the semi-finals of a Masters 1000 occasion for the second occasion working having completed the identical at Indian Wells. Additionally within the doubles ultimate, Hurkacz can be the primary to attain the double in the identical 12 months if he wins his remaining three matches.

Hurkacz had performed No. 2 Daniil Medvedev powerful in every of their three matches up to now so his straight units win over the Russian within the quarter finals was not as stunning because it might have been. The circumstances suited him and he performed some high attacking tennis within the 7-6 6-3 win. “I believe the return was essential. I used to be in a position to make plenty of returns and get some free factors on my serve, as a result of having rallies with Daniil is enjoyable, however they get lengthy,” Hurkacz stated on-court afterwards. “It’s good I used to be in a position to get some free factors.”

Alcaraz has had a fruitful month within the US, virtually stunning Nadal at Indian Wells earlier than following up that run with one other semi ultimate right here. His third set tiebreak win towards Miomir Kecmanovic confirmed his toughness following a dominant win over Stefanos Tsitsipas within the earlier spherical. Down 3-5 within the tiebreak, he reeled off the final 4 factors to proceed his scorching run of type. “Miomir was enjoying unbelievable,” he stated after. “I knew that I needed to put a great degree from my facet. He had probabilities to win the match.

This will probably be a special model of matchup for Alcaraz, having confronted a participant with a extra grindy model within the earlier spherical. Hurkacz will wish to serve huge and finish factors shortly however Alcaraz can match him on that entrance too. The 18 year-old already appears to be like at house on the large stage and a win right here additional show he’s one to remain on the high of the tour for a very long time. A really winnable ultimate towards Casper Ruud or Francisco Cerundolo awaits the winner of this one.

Prediction – Carlos Alcaraz in three units