Alcaraz felt like a 13-year-old
The top-seeded Spaniard’s serve was broken four times during the 92-minute encounter
Carlos Alcaraz’s Sunshine Double dream was shattered. Because he lost to Grigor Dimitrov 6-2 6-4 on Thursday. Joe would lose to Alexander Xavier in the semifinals of the Miami Open.
During the competition lasting 92 minutes. The top-seeded Spaniard was broken four times.
Speaking after the match, Alcaraz said: “She played amazing tennis. Almost perfect, if I can say ‘perfect’.” I mean, I couldn’t find solutions. I couldn’t find a way to make him uncomfortable on the court. It was a great game from his side.
I’m so disappointed right now
Because it makes me feel like I’m 13 (smiling).You know, it was crazy. I was talking to my team saying that I don’t know what I have to do. i don’t know his weakness. I don’t know anything.
Dimitrov, the Bulgarian 11th seed, secured 77% of his first-serve points with Alcaraz only at 56%.
Alcaraz, who won the Indian Wells title 11 days ago. Sunshine was hoping to become the first player since Roger Federer to win the doubles in 2017.
“Overall, to win against him, you have to play at your best. That’s just how it is,” Dimitrov said after his second win over Alcaraz in as many meetings.
“I came into the match focussed and I think it was extremely clear what I had to do. HD Live Sports
“Sometimes simplicity is genius. It’s very difficult to do that. Especially when you play against an opponent like that. But I was able to dictate the game, and read the game a little better than last time. .
“Overall, a very great match at my end and I’m happy that I won in straight sets.”
Dimitrov’s next-round opponent, Zverev, beat Hungary’s Fabian Marozsan 6-3 7-5 on the Stadium court.
“We have limited time to celebrate, to prepare. The most important thing right now is to prepare for the match,” added 12th-ranked Dimitrov. Who can join the top 10 with a win.
“I’m very grateful to have made it this far in the Masters event. And I’m excited for what’s next.”