Facing Carlos Alcaraz at Roland-Garros is already a Herculean task. But when you’re battling injuries? 💔 That’s the reality Tommy Paul faced in Tuesday’s quarterfinal, as the Spanish phenom cruised to a 6-0, 6-1, 6-4 victory to secure his third straight French Open semifinal spot. 🏟️
Paul, visibly hampered by a taped right thigh and abdominal issues, admitted post-match: "I’ve felt better… It was pretty obvious I wasn’t moving amazing." 🩹 Meanwhile, Alcaraz channeled his inner superhero 🦸♂️, declaring: "Every shot felt like a winner today—no fear!"
The match highlighted Alcaraz’s ruthless precision, with the defending champion exploiting Paul’s limited mobility. Fans now await his semifinal clash—will he add another Grand Slam chapter to his meteoric rise? 🌟
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Alcaraz tops injured Paul in three sets to reach French Open last four
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