French Open: 'Superhuman' Carlos Alcaraz can use his speed to beat 'genius' Novak Djokovic – Mats Wilander

07.06.2023 - 12:09 eurosport.com

The speed of «superhuman» Carlos Alcaraz may be «just too much» for even Novak Djokovic in their French Open semi-final, according to Eurosport expert Mats Wilander.

Alcaraz, 20, produced a sensational performance to beat Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-2 6-1 7-6(5) on Tuesday – a display he described as “one of the best” in his career – to set up a mouth-watering clash with Djokovic with a place in the final of Roland-Garros at stake.

Ad At times it felt like an exhibition as Alcaraz underlined his credentials with a showing that could be compared with some of tennis’ greatest players.

Roland-Garros'Examples of Roger, Rafa, Novak are there' — Ferrero on Alcaraz comparisonsAN HOUR AGO The confidence displayed by Alcaraz – both on and off the court — impressed Wilander. «Carlos Alcaraz has lit the professional tennis world on fire.

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