Spanish tennis phenom Carlos Alcaraz proved his grit Wednesday, defeating Britain's Jack Draper 6-4, 6-4 in a thrilling Italian Open quarterfinal in Rome! 🌟 The World No. 3 saved six break points and channeled his signature drop shots to avenge his March loss to Draper, showing no signs of the injury that sidelined him in Madrid.
Turning the Tide 🇪🇸
After rallying back from 4-2 down in the first set, Alcaraz faced a nail-biting *10-minute game* in the second. 🔥 Surviving two break points, he flipped the script with a decisive break in the next game, sealing the win with his trademark aggression. 'I focused on playing what makes me happy – drop shots, net play, staying fearless,' said the 21-year-old, blending wisdom beyond his years. 💭
Next Up: Hometown Hero 🏟️
Alcaraz now faces Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti, the tournament's eighth seed, in a semifinal clash of rising stars. 🚀 Meanwhile, Norway’s Casper Ruud sailed past Spain’s Jaume Munar 6-3, 6-4 in a rain-delayed Round of 16, setting up a quarterfinal showdown with World No. 1 Jannik Sinner. Let the clay-court chaos continue! 🌧️➡️☀️
