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Paris Olympics, tennis: Carlos Alcaraz reaches men's singles semi-finals 
Carlos Alcaraz won the second-set tie-break (Image source: X/@atptour)

Paris Olympics, tennis: Carlos Alcaraz reaches men's singles semi-finals 

Aug 01, 2024
10:22 pm

What's the story

Spanish ace Carlos Alcaraz reached the 2024 Paris Olympics men's singles semi-finals after beating Tommy Paul. Alcaraz claimed another straight-set victory - 6-3, 7-6(7) - over the American player after nearly two hours at Court Philippe-Chatrier (Roland Garros). The Spaniard was 1-4 down in the second, succumbing to Paul's incredible volleys and smashes. However, Alcaraz bounced back to enforce and win the tie-break.

Stats

A look at match stats

Alcaraz won a total of 76 points and 29 service winners throughout the match. He served six aces compared to Paul's two. The former won three backhand and 13 forehand winners. He won 23 of his 68 receiving points and converted four of his eight break points. Alcaraz (23) had more unforced errors than Paul (18). The former recorded two double-faults.

Journey

Alcaraz's journey at Paris Games

Alcaraz made a stunning start to his 2024 Paris Olympics men's singles campaign. He beat Lebanon's Hady Habib 6-3, 6-1 in the first round. The 21-year-old sensation then overcame Tallon Griekspoor of Netherlands in the second round. He won in straight sets (6-1, 7-6). Alcaraz, who beat Roman Safiullin thereafter, is chasing his maiden Olympic medal.

Form

 Two Grand Slam titles in 2024 

Alcaraz's stature continues to grow with each passing match. Earlier, the Spaniard clinched two back-to-back Grand Slam titles by winning Wimbledon and the French Open. He became the youngest man in the Open Era to win the French Open and Wimbledon in a calendar year. He owns a 37-6 singles win-loss record on the ATP Tour this season.

Do you know?

Alcaraz joins the record books

As per Opta, Alcaraz is the fourth-youngest player to reach the men's singles semi-finals at the Olympics since tennis returned to the Olympic program in 1988 (21 years and 83 days). Former legend Roger Federer holds the record (19y 41d) in Sydney 2000.