LONDON: Carlos Alcaraz’s primary focus is on capturing a third consecutive Wimbledon title but he admits he would also like to play another sport during his time in London. The world No.2 was in relentless form during his 6-2, 6-3, 6-3, dismissal of Cameron Norrie, who was the last British player remaining in the singles draw this year. Alcaraz was particularly impressive behind his first serve, where he won 49 out of 55 points played.
Although it wasn’t so great behind his second serve, which had a 33% success rate (7/21). “The best match so far in the tournament,” Alcaraz said of his latest Wimbledon performance. “I’m just really happy to see myself just keep going and keep improving after every match, each day.” “I started to feel really comfortable serving in the Rublev match (fourth round).
Once you get the good rhythm on the serve, I think it is just trying to keep it going, trying to feel great.” He added. Gaining in momentum, the 22-year-old is the third-youngest male player in the Open Era to reach the last four at Wimbledon for a third consecutive year. The only players to achieve this at a younger age than him were Bjorn Borg and compatriot Rafael Nadal.
Furthermore, Alcaraz is currently experiencing the best winning streak of his career with 23 consecutive victories on the Tour. “I just don’t want to stop there, just want to keep it going,” he states. The Spaniard will have a couple of days off before his semi-final showdown against Taylor Fritz, who is confident of causing him some difficulty.
He will conduct his usual activities, such as a light practice session and some physio. Then, if there is time, perhaps a quick round of golf with Hollywood actor Tom Holland. In a video uploaded onto the Wimbledon social media accounts, Alcaraz complimented Holland’s golf swing and said he would like to have a hit with him.
If they do have a game, will Alcaraz be as clinical as he is on the tennis court? “Once we set up a match on golf, I just go for it,” he said with a smile. “I saw him playing sometimes.
There are some videos of him playing golf. I would say he could beat me. “I would love to play against him on the golf course.
For me, it would be such an honour. I will try to set it up in these two days so that I will have more time to do it. So let’s see if he will be available, and we’ll tee it up.” Alcaraz will play his semi-final match at Wimbledon on Friday.
