What a year it is turning out to be for Carlos Alcaraz! At just 19, the Spaniard has reached his maiden Grand Slam final. Earlier today, he defeated Frances Tiafoe in an entertaining semifinal match. With this, he also put an end to the hopes of the home crowd, who had backed Tiafoe for this year’s US Open title.
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Alcaraz has already had some big title wins this season. Earlier this year, he won the Madrid Open, Barcelona Open, Miami Masters, and the Rio Open title. However, a Grand Slam title has eluded him so far in his career. Nonetheless, the Spanish sensation has a glorious chance to create history now. Further, social media was all praise for Alcaraz after he defeated Tiafoe.
Twitter reacts as Carlos Alcaraz reaches his maiden Grand Slam final
Fans on Twitter lauded Alcaraz for his gritty display to overcome the challenge of Tiafoe. One of the fans already labeled him as the GOAT and another challenged it by saying, “Yes he is the goat over Nadal, Joker, Federer lol. What a comment. Check back in 2 decades.”
Yes he is the goat over Nadal, Joker, Federer lol. What a comment. Check back in 2 decades
— Lentil sub $300K (@fundmyfund) September 10, 2022
Further, another fan said, “I am sitting by myself at home and literally keep jumping up with these shots! Crazy good!”
I am sitting by myself at home and literally keep jumping up with these shots! Crazy good!
— Susan M Ireland (@twold2tweet) September 10, 2022
One of the fans thoroughly enjoyed Alcaraz’s performance, saying, “Wow!! this is a high level of tennis.”
Wow!! this is a high level of tennis 🎾
— Ahlam Abk (@ahlamahmad2) September 10, 2022
Further, one of the Twitter users said, “This kid is unbelievable.”
This kid is unbelievable 🤯
— Anna (@AnnaIvory) September 10, 2022
Additionally, another fan said, “This man is amazing to watch. What a match so far.”
This man is amazing to watch. What a match so far
— Fransisco Jesus (@JFLozoya) September 10, 2022
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Who will Alcaraz face in the final of the 2022 US Open?
In the biggest match of his career, Alcaraz will take on Casper Ruud for the US Open title this year. Earlier, Ruud defeated Karen Khachanov in four sets to reach the summit clash of the US Open.
The two have played twice against each other before. However, on both occasions, Alcaraz has come out on top against Ruud. Who are you backing to win the US Open title this year? Let us know your views in the comments below.
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