Djokovic into Madrid semi-finals | Nadal knocked out by Alcaraz
Novak Djokovic is through to the semi-finals of the Madrid Open - but Rafael Nadal's pursuit of a sixth title at the event is over.
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Rafael Nadal makes Carlos Alcaraz admission after loss with French Open mindset shifted
Rafael Nadal has admitted that Carlos Alcaraz was the better player after losing their Madrid Open quarter-final 6-2 1-6 6-3. The world No 4 had been playing the first tournament of his comeback from a rib injury he picked up in his last match against the teenager, and is now shifting his focus to the upcoming French Open.
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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.
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.
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.