Carlos Alcaraz, the 20-year-old Spanish tennis sensation, faced a tough defeat against Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov at the Miami Open quarterfinals on Thursday. The match ended with a score of 6-2, 6-4, leaving Alcaraz searching for answers.
After the match, Alcaraz admitted feeling like a teenager again, saying he was unsure how to challenge Dimitrov's near-perfect game. 🎾😓 The young star, fresh off his Indian Wells victory, had high hopes of achieving the Sunshine Double—a feat last accomplished by Roger Federer in 2017.
Dimitrov, 32, delivered an exceptional performance, marking his second consecutive win over Alcaraz after last year's encounter at the Shanghai Masters. \"He played amazing tennis; I couldn't find solutions,\" Alcaraz reflected.
But don't count Alcaraz out just yet! ✨ He's already planning to switch up his strategy for their next showdown: \"I'll try to do a lot of different things.\" 💪
Dimitrov, now eyeing his fourth semifinal of the season where he'll face Alexander Zverev, emphasized the importance of staying grounded: \"It's very important to stay in the moment. That's what our game is about.\" 🌟
With both players bringing their A-game, we're in for some thrilling matches ahead! Who else is excited? 🙌🎾
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Felt like a 13-year-old, says Alcaraz after loss to Dimitrov in Miami
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