Stefanos Tsitsipas (ninth within the ATP) will face Carlos Alcaraz (third) for the quarterfinals of Roland Garros. It is not going to be a simple duel in any respect for the Greek, particularly in the event you bear in mind that The Murcian received the 5 instances they noticed one another.
Stefanos Tsitsipas and Carlos Alcaraz of their final confrontation at Roland Garros. EFE
Past what historical past dictates, the reality is that it’s a match that, on the very least, will awaken the curiosity of a couple of. The native of Athens comes from having a really optimistic clay season (title in Monte-Carlo and ultimate in Barcelona)whereas on the Spaniard’s aspect there may be nonetheless uncertainty about how his physique will react to a extra demanding match.
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For now, the official account of Roland Garros printed on social networks a picture of the 2 tennis gamers anticipating the duel they’re going to have within the quarterfinals with the legend: “Aren’t you entertained?”.
Curiously, one of many first responses to the submit got here from one of many two protagonists. It was Stef himself who obtained totally concerned and began the match in opposition to the previous number one.
Anyway, so many letters weren’t mandatory. With a response as concise as it’s express, “I’m”Tsitsipas expressed what a number of folks take into consideration mentioned social gathering.
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It’s value clarifying that Alcaraz was exactly the Greek’s executioner within the final version of Roland Garros in what was additionally the final time they competed in opposition to one another.
I’m 🙃
— Stefanos Tsitsipas (@steftsitsipas) June 2, 2024
The primary mark in historical past was positioned on the US Open 2021, with a victory for the Spanish 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (2), 0-6 and 7-6 (5). The next yr, in Masters 1000 de MiamiCarlitos’ victory was 7-5 and 6-3.
Similar to what’s going to occur within the second Grand Slam of the season, the ATP 500 de Barcelona witnessed a double confrontation between the 2 in 2022 and 2023, with victories for the native of El Palmar in three and two units, respectively.
By social networks, Tsitsipas started to take with humor the robust rival he faces in Paris. Time will inform if he’ll obtain the long-awaited victory or if the world quantity 3 will proceed to stretch the benefit over his opponent.
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