Carlos Alcaraz is one of the most successful active players, having won two Majors and four Masters 1000 titles, and he will be 21 in May. Under the direction of former world No. 1 Juan Carlos Ferrero, who is driven to improve and raise his level of play all the time.
Alcaraz, who was eager to win prestigious titles, was unable to control his feelings after suffering a couple of hard defeats to elite competitors. One was in the semi-final of the ATP Finals the previous year, where Novak Djokovic defeated him 6-3, 6-2.
After the match, Carlos sobbed because he felt that his performance fell short of Novak’s calibre. In less than an hour and a half, Djokovic completed the deal, making it to his ninth final at one of his favourite tournaments.
In a match between the best players in the world, the more seasoned player easily defeated the rookie, primarily because of his amazing returns.
Carlos served had an 84% success rate, but it was all for naught as he lost three sets and ended his first ATP Finals run in the semifinals. In the opening game of the match, Novak managed to stave off an early shock and maintained his serve, applying pressure to the opposition.
Alcaraz got off to a great start, winning the first game with a backhand down the line that earned him two break points. Remaining composed, Djokovic prevented them from losing and finished with an ace. Carlos levelled the match at 2-2 with a forehand winner in the second game and some solid serving two games later.
After losing to Novak Djokovic in Turin last year, Carlos Alcaraz broke down in tears.
After two deuces in the fifth game, Novak held with two winners to take a 3-2 lead. In games six and seven, they served beautifully, and Djokovic battled valiantly to win the game 4-3 on the return.
Alcaraz lost serve because to a careless backhand stroke, which allowed the world no. 1 to lead 5-3. In game nine, Novak served to start the set and held with an ace to close the opening set in forty minutes and build momentum for set two.
In the third game, the Spaniard wasted game points and was nearly thrown to the exit after an expensive break. In the fourth game, Novak solidified the lead with a hold at 15, and at 3-1, he got another opportunity.
Alcaraz made a save and won the game, trailing by just one break. Carlos gained two break opportunities and painted a volley winner in the sixth game, eager to maintain his competitiveness.
With more victories and a critical hold, Novak put them out of the match, leading 4-2 after scoring four points in a row. In game seven, Djokovic made Alcaraz err by forcing a mistake and setting up two break opportunities. The youthful talent stopped them, but on the third, he made a careless forehand, giving up another break and behind 5-2.
In game eight, Novak held at 15 to win and overcame his nearest competitor to set up a final match against Jannik Sinner.
