Alcaraz downs Nadal in Madrid to book Djokovic clash
Alcaraz entered the contest with a 0-2 record against Nadal, but knew he had his chances given his opponent's lack of match play.
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Madrid Open: Carlos Alcaraz Upsets Rafael Nadal To Book Novak Djokovic Clash
Carlos Alcaraz overcame an injury scare on his way to a milestone victory over Rafael Nadal on Friday to set up a blockbuster semi-final against Novak Djokovic in Madrid. Alcaraz entered the contest with a 0-2 record against Nadal, but knew he had his chances given his opponent's lack of match play. Nadal was out of action for six weeks nursing a rib injury, and arrived to Madrid with little to no preparation on clay.
Alcaraz overpowers Nadal at Madrid Open, sets semis clash with Djokovic
In a clash of generations, Spanish teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz overcame an injury to defeat his idol Rafael Nadal 6-2, 1-6, 6-3 in the Madrid Open quarterfinals on Friday.
Alcaraz upsets idol Nadal in Madrid
Carlos Alcaraz toppled his idol Rafael Nadal 6-2, 1-6, 6-3 in the Madrid Open quarterfinals on Friday.
Carlos Alcaraz claims first win over Rafael Nadal to reach Madrid semi-finals
Heir apparent Carlos Alcaraz claimed his first victory over clay-court king Rafael Nadal to set up a semi-final against Novak Djokovic at the Madrid Open.
Carlos Alcaraz overcomes injury to beat Rafael Nadal and set up Novak Djokovic semi-final
It was third time lucky for Carlos Alcaraz, as he finally got a maiden victory over Rafael Nadal in the Madrid Open quarter-final. The 19-year-old outlasted the five-time former champion 6-2 1-6 6-X in a rollercoaster two hour and 28 minute match that saw Alcaraz hindered when he rolled his ankle and play stopped as medics rushed to a fan in the stands. He will now face world No 1 Novak Djokovic for the first time in Saturday's semi-final.
Carlos Alcaraz overcomes injury scare to produce statement win over Rafael Nadal at Madrid Open
The changing of the guard may not be imminent, but Carlos Alcaraz gave Spain a glimpse of the future when beating Rafael Nadal in the quarter-finals of the Madrid Open. Nadal came into the week short of match sharpness, having only recently returned to training following a stress fracture of the ribs.
Auger-Aliassime makes quick work of Sinner to reach Madrid Open quarter-finals
Montreal's Felix Auger-Aliassime is through to the quarter-finals of the Madrid Open tennis tournament following a lopsided 6-1, 6-2 win over Italy's Jannik Sinner on Thursday.