Carlos Alcaraz Faces Physical Discomfort as He Advances in US Open

Alcaraz’s physical discomfort is a scare. He set off a few small alarms by wearing a cumbersome bandage on his left leg. There was speculation about possible muscle ailments, but nothing could be further from the truth, Alcaraz himself clarified his physical condition after beating Matteo Arnaldi.

“Playing a Grand Slam is very hard. You play several very tough games in two weeks. It is normal to feel some pain in the body and you should prevent it. It’s nothing serious, it’s just prevention. I felt some pain in my left leg, but as I say, it’s not important, ”he explained after meeting Zverev in the quarterfinals.

Alcaraz during a point against Arnaldi in their round of 16 match at the US Open (USA TODAY Sports).

But before Medvedev, the first stop for Carlos Alcaraz is called Alexander Zverev. The German, reborn after his ankle injury, will jump onto center court with fewer rest hours than Carlitos. Zverev outplayed Sinner in a match marked by heat and intensity. While the German won during the early hours of Tuesday, Alcaraz had already been resting in his hotel for hours, since the match against Arnaldi had ended ten hours earlier. Any detail counts in an equalized and hot US Open in abundance.

The defending champion keeps his goal of winning the last tennis Grand Slam of the course intact

In the event that Alcaraz wins over Zverev, he already knows the rival he will face in the semifinals. It will be Daniil Medvedev. The Russian tennis player has qualified for the fourth time to the semifinals of the US Open, a tournament from which he emerged champion in the 2021 edition.

In the quarterfinals he has been the executioner of his compatriot, Andrey Rublev, whom he beat in three sets 6-4, 6-3 and 6-4. In the particular duel between Alcaraz and Medvedev, the Spaniard has recent history in his favor. He has surpassed him in the last two precedents, both in 2023: the Indian Wells final and the Wimbledon semifinals.

Daniil Medvedev celebrates his victory against Andrey Rublev during the quarterfinals of the US Open (AP).

Zverev’s resurgence, from crying against Nadal to being Alcaraz’s threat at the US Open: “I’m back”

Throughout history, the myth of the phoenix has seduced countless civilizations with its symbolism of hope, poise and regeneration. A miraculous bird that senses death and prepares it to rise from its ashes unharmed. His background is said to have inspired dozens of athletes to return to the elite after a negative period. And in tennis, the clear example of this is Alexander Zverev.

Just a few years ago, tennis fans were ecstatic with the way of playing that had led him to be the biggest threat to the Big Three and a gold medalist in the last Olympic Games. The steps in Zverev’s career were loaded with poise and solidity, but the one he took at Roland Garros 2022 against Rafa Nadal changed his course. That match began at an enormous pace and, if nothing changed, it would go down as one of the best matches in recent years on this surface.

Read the full story hereZverev celebrates a point won against Sinner (USA TODAY Sports).

Welcome to another night to cheer on Carlos Alcaraz and enjoy his tennis

The Spaniard has before him one of the biggest challenges so far in this last Grand Slam of the year. The still number one in the world in tennis (Novak Djokovic will surpass him on September 11) will have to overcome Alexander Zverev in the quarterfinals to continue in a United States Open that he seeks to win for the second time. If he does it, he would do it consecutively, since the first big one of his career came precisely in New York in 2022.

The Murcian has become one of the big favorites in the stands at Flushing Meadows as a result of being the defending champion. Alcaraz could extend his great 2023 if he manages to prevail in this major as well, as he already did at Wimbledon in July. He has a tough road ahead of him to achieve it, although his performance could not have been better to date in the land of opportunity.

2023-09-06 22:13:48
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