Alcaraz downs Djokovic in thriller to reach Madrid finalSpain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after winning against Serbia's Novak DjokovicMADRID - Carlos Alcaraz became the first player to defeat Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic at the same tournament on clay as he stormed into the Madrid Open final on Saturday. - Djokovic cuts hand -Djokovic staved off three break points on his serve in game four of the decider, digging deep for a 2-2 hold. Two more break points came and went for Alcaraz on his opponent's serve as Djokovic battled to hold for 3-3. The crowd went wild as Alcaraz blasted a forehand winner to get his first match point. Djokovic saved a second match point for 5-6 but Alcaraz was third time lucky, claiming a statement three-hour 35-minute victory with yet another forehand winner -- his 35th of the match.

Source: Bangkok Post May 07, 2022 19:02 UTC