WATCH: “Go win it!” – Alexander Zverev nudges Carlos Alcaraz to go all the way at the US Open after getting knocked out in the quarterfinals by the Spaniard
The final score was 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 with Carlos dominating in all the sets.
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In the exciting world of tennis, rivalries are heating up. They often provide instances of player interactions that reveal the sportsmanship and character of the person. Such an instance was witnessed after the thrilling quarter-final match of the US Open between Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev.
After the match, Zverev showed his sportsmanship by cheering on his opponent. “Good Luck. Go win it,” said Zverev to the World No. 1. Alcaraz, who knocked his opponent off the tournament with his fine play, was embraced by the unexpected but heartwarming words of positivity, potentially adding fuel to his already burning desire to win and defend his title.
The young Spaniard makes his way to yet another semi-final by beating the returning sensation Germany’s Alexander Zverev. Carlos beat the German in three consecutive sets and secured his date with Daniil Medvedev. The final score was 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 with Carlos dominating in all the sets. Alcaraz was well ahead of the game by winning all the breakpoints while saving his. Zverev might have had a good first serve record but the Spaniard had an even better return rate which saw him to the end.
Alcaraz stuns Zverev, sets up semifinal clash with Daniil Medvedev
Zverev’s bittersweet comment reveals his character and maturity. Losing to a youngster would demoralize anyone. However, Zverev’s move to urge Alcaraz reveals the amount of respect he holds for the Spaniard. Alcaraz was seeded as number 1 in the US Open and heads on to face Daniil Medvedev who is unmoved by the youngster’s resilience. Carlos and Ben Shelton are two of the youngsters who made it to the semi-finals of a Grand Slam.
If nothing else, this incident revealed one thing even when the players are rivals, there is always room for mutual admiration. Carlos Alcaraz has dominated the tennis world in recent months and is certainly one to watch in years to come. He is the defending champion and if he manages to win the tournament, it would etch his name in the history books along with great names of the sport.
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