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

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. People are talking about him more and more.

Tactically he has been incredible without losing his identity on the tennis court,» said Wilander. «Sitting watching him live is incredible. He comes from nowhere and smacks the forehand so hard that it’s nearly a lack of respect for the game itself.

He’s OK with people routing for the other guy as we all just want to see more of Carlitos. »I actually can’t believe he said his confidence is very high, that’s incredible. He is playing Novak Djokovic next and is coming out with these words, it’s different playing someone you’ve beaten a few times before but they haven’t played that many times.