Madrid Open Highlights: Alcaraz defeats Coric – Carlos Alcaraz continued his dominant form as he sailed past Borna Coric 6-4, 6-3 in the Madrid Open semifinal. With the victory he has reached his second successive final in the ATP Tour following his Barcelon Open triumph. Follow Madrid Open 2023 LIVE updates on InsideSport.IN
Madrid Open Highlights: Carlos Alcaraz reaches second successive final in ATP Tour, defeats Borna Coric in straight sets in Madrid Open 2023 semifinals – Watch Highlights
Alcaraz had to be at his best to overcome a resolute display from Coric. The extra variety in the Spaniard’s game proved key to his triumph, as he frequently pulled the energetic Coric around Manolo Santana Stadium and converted four of six break points to seal victory in one hour, 41 minutes.
“It means a lot to me, playing a final again here in Madrid,” said Alcaraz. “It’s such a special place for me and I have great memories since I came here to play [as an] under-12. Of course last year was amazing. Turning 20 like that is special, so I will enjoy the final here and of course I will try to make all of Spain happy.”
“It was a goal for me at the beginning of the match, trying to start the point playing aggressive,” said Alcaraz. “This is something I look for in every match, trying to attack on the return and of course trying to play with my forehand. I feel really comfortable playing with that. I think I hurt the opponent especially with the forehand and of course the drop shot, so this is a key and I’m trying to do it in every match.”
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