Wednesday, December 24, 2025
News

French Open: Novak Djokovic to face World No1 Carlos Alcaraz in semi-final clash

SocialTwist Tell-a-Friend    Print this Page   COMMENT

Paris | June 9, 2023 12:38:29 PM IST
World No3 Novak Djokovic will take on World No1 Carlos Alcaraz in the semi-final clash of the French Open on Friday at Court Philippe-Chatrier.

The Serb, Novak Djokovic, will be looking forward to overcoming this hurdle and making his way into the final. Thus, his aim is to win a record 23 grand slam titles making him the tennis player with the highest number of grand slam titles.

Spanish youngster, Carlos Alcaraz will have to work hard to make his way to the final. He will try and remain at the World No1 spot.

As per the official website of Roland Garros, " This would be the first time that the 20-year-old, Carlos Alcaraz will face the two-time French Open winner Novak Djokovic in a major tournament."

It further stated, "They shared a classic in Madrid last year with the No.1 seed edging the elder statesman in a deciding set tiebreak 6-7(5), 7-5, 7-6(5)."

Novak Djokovic had safely booked a spot in the semi-final with a hard-fought victory over Karen Khachanov when he said it is a "match that a lot of people want to see. It's definitely the biggest challenge for me so far in the tournament," he said.

Carlos Alcaraz, who was outstanding in defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets on Tuesday night, said "Since the draw came out, everyone was expecting that match. Myself as well. I really want to play that match."

As per the official website of Roland Garros, Carlos Alcaraz, said "I want to think my youth [is the key], "But it's going to be his 45th (Djokovic) semi-final of a Grand Slam. This is going to be my second. I would say the experience is better at that point. But I'm not going to think about that."

The semi-final clash will be important for both players as they are on the verge of creating history. (ANI)

 
  LATEST COMMENTS ()
POST YOUR COMMENT
Comments Not Available
 
POST YOUR COMMENT
 
 
TRENDING TOPICS
 
 
CITY NEWS
MORE CITIES
 
 
 
MORE SPORTS NEWS
'He's been the unfortunate player in thi...
ILT20: Pooran, Waseem put MI Emirates in...
England announces squad for Under-19 Men...
'Hard to get a gauge on him yet as an in...
ECB investigating Ben Duckett video amid...
'We're taking it one game at a time': Ja...
More...
 
INDIA WORLD ASIA
'Someone spread misinformation..': DGP o...
Over 24.08 lakh electors deleted from dr...
Saleem Ahmad assumes charge as new Chair...
Atal Bihari Vajpayee was an institution,...
Manikrao Kokate undergoes successful ang...
'Heaviest satellite ever lifted from Ind...
More...    
 
 Top Stories
Dhaka: Osman Hadi's family says "In... 
Pentagon report to US Congress flag... 
Indian markets open flat ahead of C... 
"Heaviest satellite ever lifted fro... 
Countries including Bhutan, Morocco... 
Rajeev Chandrashekhar alleges sacri... 
New Book by S. Nallakuttalam Explor... 
How Two Women Are Working to Modern...