It was a blockbuster night at Arthur Ashe Stadium where Spain's teen sensation Carlos Alcaraz 🔥 took down 24-time major champ Novak Djokovic 6-4, 7-6, 6-2 to reach the U.S. Open final!
Across the match, Alcaraz racked up twice as many winners as Djokovic, showing off his all-court game. 🎾
He wasted no time dropping Djokovic's serve in the opening game and closed out the first set with an ace that left the crowd cheering like it was Holi in full swing.
In set two, Djokovic fought back, bouncing a superb backhand for a break, but Alcaraz answered with a forehand winner after a 16-shot rally and edged the set in a tense tiebreak. The energy was electric—imagine Diwali fireworks meets Singapore Grand Prix roar. 🤯
Set three saw Djokovic's unforced errors pile up, including a double fault that handed Alcaraz the decisive break. On match point, a wide forehand from Djokovic ended the contest, and Alcaraz soaked in the applause with a clenched-fist celebration. 💪
Next up for the 20-year-old star is defending champion Jannik Sinner. Whether you're scrolling on your phone in Jakarta or unwinding in Kuala Lumpur, this is the biggest tennis moment you'll be buzzing about today.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
