An ATP Masters semi-final as a treat to end the tennis year. This Novak Djokovic – Carlos Alcaraz smells like powder, this Saturday, November 18, from 9 p.m.
For the fifth time this season, the two men meet and, after two victories each (semi-final at Roland Garros and final in Cincinnati for the Serb, semi-final in Madrid and final at Wimbledon for the Spaniard) , an ATP Masters final will be at stake.
ATP Masters – semi-final 2
1st set
Turin
Carlos Alcaraz | 3 |
|---|---|
Novak Djokovic | 4 |
3-4
🎾 Djokovic game
The Serbian ensures and continues to lead the race in this first round.
40-15
Djokovic’s forehand mismatch while the shot was open.
40-0
Nice volley service sequence again from Djokovic.
30-0
Alcaraz is overtaken by Djokovic and makes a mistake with a forehand.
15-0
Volleyed serve from Djokovic. Well executed.
3-3
🎾 Alcaraz game
Fourth ace for the Spaniard who picks up.
40-15
Too much backhand length for Djokovic who makes the mistake.
30-15
Foul by Alcaraz on the fly.
30-0
Winning service then ace for Alcaraz, impeccable on his play for the moment.
2-3
🎾 Djokovic game
The Serb pockets this fifth game, not without difficulty on his throw-in, once again
Av Djokovic
Climbing to the Serbian’s net, Alcaraz errs on the wrong side then attempts the lob and lets his opponent finish with a smash.
40-40
Djokovic makes the mistake. New equality.
Av Djokovic
First big trade
The two men offer an intense first exchange, won by Djokovic thanks to a forehand acceleration.
40-40
Same scenario but reversed. Djokovic’s volley is too long.
40-30
Alcaraz is very offensive. But his rise to the net does not pay off, his volley goes out from the baseline.
30-30
Djokovic gets back on track thanks to two good first serves.
0-30
As in the first game, Alcaraz attacks Djokovic in return. The Serb is still under pressure.
2-2
🎾 Alcaraz game
Second ace to the T for Alcaraz who picks up the score.
40-15
First ace of the match, at T, for Alcaraz
30-15
Winning service then fault from Alcaraz on the forehand.
15-0
First winning drop shot from Espanol which leaves Djokovic on the spot.
40-15
Nice kick from Alcaraz at the net
40-0
New winning service for Djokovic, imperial on this game.
1-1
🎾 Alcaraz game
Winning forehand from the Spaniard who equalizes.
40-30
Two consecutive fouls from Alcaraz who puts himself under a little pressure.
40-0
Winning service again for Alcaraz
30-0
Winning climb to the net from the Spaniard, offensive attack during these first points.
15-0
Alcaraz winning serve
0-1
🎾 Djokovic game
The Serb pockets the first game after saving two break points.
Av Djokovic
Good serve from Djokovic, first game ball
40-40
Faults Alcaraz in return this forehand. Second missed break opportunity.
30-40
The first break point is saved by Djokovic
15-40
After a winning service from Djokovic, Alcaraz accelerates on the backhand and already obtains two break points.
0-30
New Alcaraz point that puts entry pressure
0-15
First winning net climb for Carlos Alcaraz.
9:11 p.m.
Let’s go ! 🎾
Time for this second semi-final of the Masters between the world number 1 and his runner-up.
9:08 p.m.
Players warming up
Here we are. Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz are on court. The Serb won the toss and will serve first.
9:05 p.m.
An extended match?
The last clash between the two men dates back to August 20. Already on hard but outside, in the Cincinnati final. The Serb won after 3h50 of play (5-7, 7-6, 7-6). Crazy. This Masters semi-final could therefore last a long time.
9:02 p.m.
Starts around 9:10 p.m.!
This summit clash between the two best players in the world will begin around 9:10 p.m. in Turin. In about ten minutes.
8:50 p.m.
Carlos Alcaraz blunt?
At the end of a trying season, the Spaniard has suffered a bit in recent weeks. Having entered the Masters 1000 at Paris-Bercy by Roman Safiullin (45th in the world), he showed some signs of fatigue in the group stage. The 21-year-old, winner of two Grand Slam titles already, was already a little more on his feet against Medvedev. This evening, a very big challenge presents itself to him.
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8:43 p.m.
Alcaraz – Djokovic, Act 5 in 2023
The two men meet for the fifth time in 2023. The results are balanced with two successes each. The Serb won in the semi-final at Roland Garros and in the final in Cincinnati for the Serb while the Spaniard won in the semi-final in Madrid and in the final at Wimbledon after an exceptional match, surely the most beautiful tennis match of the 2023 season.
Alcaraz & Djokovic practice sessions >>>
More of the same today please @carlosalcaraz @DjokerNole 🙏 pic.twitter.com/HH0MamiX6N
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) November 18, 2023
8:34 p.m.
The winner will challenge Sinner in the final
The winner of this second semi-final will face Jannik Sinner in the final. The Italian, world number 4, got the better of Daniil Medvedev in three sets this afternoon. A revenge perhaps for Novak Djokovic, who lost against Sinner in the pools.
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8:28 p.m.
Djokovic to overtake Federer
The world number is seeking a seventh Masters. The Serbian has already won the Masters tournament in 2008, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2022. In the event of another coronation, he will be the only player to have won seven titles at the ATP Masters, one more than Roger Federer
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8:18 p.m.
Alcaraz on alternating current also
For his part, Carlos Alcaraz won two out of three group matches. He first won against Andrey Rublev, before losing to Alexander Zverev. The young Spaniard snatched his qualification for the semi-finals by dominating Daniil Medvedev, first in the red pool.
8:12 p.m.
Novak Djokovic qualified in pain
Serbian Novak Djokovic, world number 1, was jostled in the group stage. He even almost fell by the wayside. Winner in three sets over Hurkacz in his third match, Novak Djokovic took advantage of Rune’s defeat, in three sets against Sinner, to reach the quarter-finals. Winner of the Dane in his first match, he then stumbled against the Italian after a big fight.
8:05 p.m.
Hello and welcome
Hello everyone on this live dedicated to the semi-final of the ATP Masters between world number one Novak Djokovic and his runner-up Carlos Alcaraz. The match will start at 9 p.m. in Turin (Italy)