{"id":305010,"date":"2023-06-07T01:25:11","date_gmt":"2023-06-07T01:25:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=305010"},"modified":"2023-06-07T03:00:43","modified_gmt":"2023-06-07T03:00:43","slug":"the-seismic-stakes-of-dream-roland-garros-semi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=305010","title":{"rendered":"The seismic stakes of dream Roland-Garros semi"},"content":{"rendered":"

It's not the final but Friday's showdown between Carlos Alcaraz<\/a> and Novak Djokovic<\/a> in Paris is one of the most anticipated tennis matches in recent grand \ufeffslam history.<\/p>\n

Not only does the prodigiously talented Alcaraz stand between Djokovic and a record 23rd major title, but the Roland-Garros semi-final also carries enormous significance in determining the official new world order in the men's game.<\/p>\n

With Roger Federer retired and Rafael Nadal injured, Alcaraz and \ufeffDjokovic are clearly the cream of the current crop (with respect to world No.2 Daniil Medvedev).<\/p>\n

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\"Alcaraz<\/p>\n

If Alcaraz beats Djokovic he will be guaranteed of retaining his world No.1 status – an already remarka\ufeffble achievement for the 20-year-old.<\/p>\n

If Djokovic, 36, prevails, and goes on to make history in the final, then he will be the rankings top dog yet again.<\/p>\n

Of course both \ufeffmen are aware of the seismic stakes and the respect between the pair off the court matches the intensity they will display on it at Court Philippe-Chatrier.<\/p>\n

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\"Carlos<\/p>\n

"He carries himself very well. No doubt, very nice guy on and off the court," Djokovic said of Alcaraz.<\/p>\n

"He brings a lot of intensity on the court. Reminds me of someone from his country that plays with a left hand (Nadal). He deserves his success, no doubt. He's working hard, and he's a very complete player already.<\/p>\n

"If you want to be the best, you have to beat the best. He's definitely a guy to beat here. I'm looking forward to that."<\/p>\n

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The pair have locked horns just once before, \ufeffwith Spaniard Alcaraz beating Djokovic on clay at the Madrid Masters in 2022.<\/p>\n

Alcaraz stormed into the semis with a \ufeff6-2, 6-1, 7-6 romp over fifth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas while Serbian Djokovic was made to work a little harder in a 4-6, 7-6, 6-2, 6-4 victory over the 11th seed Karen Khachanov.<\/p>\n

"Since the draw came out, everyone was expecting that match – the semi-final against Novak. Myself, as well. I really want to play that match," Alcaraz said.<\/p>\n

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\"Edgy<\/p>\n

"Since last year, I really wanted to play again against Novak.<\/p>\n

"This match is what everyone wanted to watch and it is going to be a really good match to play and to watch.<\/p>\n

"If you want to be the best you have to beat the best and he is one of the best players in the world."<\/p>\n

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Friday will be Djokovic's 12th appearance in the Roland-Garros semis and his 45th at all grand slams – just one behind the record holding Federer.\ufeff<\/p>\n

"It's exactly where I want to be," Djokovic said.<\/p>\n

In contrast, it will be just the second grand slam semi of Alcaraz's young career, after winning the 2022 US Open.<\/p>\n

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