September 03, (THEWILL) — Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the US Open semi-finals following a commanding 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 victory over Jiri Lehecka.
The Spanish player maintained his perfect record at this year’s tournament, having not dropped a single set during his campaign for a sixth Grand Slam title.
The 22-year-old will take on Novak Djokovic in Friday’s semi-final. Djokovic brings 24 Grand Slam titles to his name.
Alcaraz previously claimed his maiden major championship at the US Open in 2022 whilst still a teenager.
Victory in New York would not only add another Grand Slam to his collection but also return him to the world number one ranking, currently held by Jannik Sinner.
The Spaniard acknowledged the mental challenge of pursuing the top ranking whilst trying to maintain focus on his matches.
He admitted thinking about the number one position proves difficult to avoid, though he attempts to prevent such thoughts from creating additional pressure during competition.
Between now and his semi-final appearance, Alcaraz plans to continue his golf routine during the two-day break.
The player intends to play another round alongside former Masters champion Sergio Garcia, maintaining what he considers a successful practice that complements his tennis preparation.
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