In a thrilling match at the French Open on Tuesday, Carlos Alcaraz showcased his dominance on the clay court by stunning ninth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets, securing a spot in the semifinals for the second consecutive year. Adding to the excitement, Alcaraz celebrated his victory with a joyful dance routine to the hit song ‘Monaco’ by Bad Bunny, captivating fans worldwide.
Alcaraz’s journey in the clay-court Grand Slam has been nothing short of remarkable. The young Spaniard has demonstrated his prowess by dropping only a single set in four matches leading up to the quarterfinals. His impressive victories over notable opponents such as J.J. Wolf, Jesper De Jong, Sebastian Korda, and Felix Auger-Aliassime have solidified his reputation as a formidable force in the tennis world.
Facing a tough challenge in the quarterfinals against Tsitsipas, the runner-up at the 2021 French Open, Alcaraz displayed remarkable composure and skill throughout the match. Despite Tsitsipas’s previous successes and his determination to break his losing streak against the Spaniard, he was unable to match Alcaraz’s relentless performance. In a thrilling encounter that lasted two hours and 15 minutes, Alcaraz emerged victorious with a scoreline of 6-3, 7-6(3), 6-4, leaving Tsitsipas disappointed yet again.
The highlight of Alcaraz’s post-match celebration was his exuberant dance routine to Bad Bunny’s ‘Monaco’, which encapsulated the joy and energy of his triumph. The clip of his dance was shared on the official French Open X page on Tuesday, June 4, with the caption: “Dancing on to the semi-finals.”
With this impressive victory, Carlos Alcaraz continues to solidify his status as one of the brightest talents in the world of tennis. As he advances to the semifinals of the French Open for the second consecutive year, fans eagerly anticipate witnessing more stellar performances from this rising star.