Carlos Alcaraz Reaches Australian Open Semifinals
Top seed Carlos Alcaraz has advanced to the Australian Open semifinals for the first time in his career.
Player Statements
Alcaraz expressed satisfaction with his recent performance, highlighting his current form.
"Iām just really happy with the way Iām playing."
He noted a consistent increase in his level of play with each passing match, a development he attributes to ongoing discussions with his team. The Alcaraz team had reportedly predicted that his desired playing level would emerge after the initial match of the tournament.
Match Challenges
When questioned about the difficulty presented by his Australian opponent, Alcaraz described the encounter as "really difficult." He confirmed that he began the match hitting the ball precisely as intended.
Alcaraz elaborated on the demanding nature of the contest:
"You are in a rush all the time [against Alex]ā¦ you want to hit the ball as hard as you can ā which is impossible against him."
He further emphasized the critical need to maintain intense focus on every single ball and the necessity of winning points multiple times against such an opponent.