Defending champion Alcaraz in the final again

There is much to suggest that there will be revenge for last year in the final on Sunday. In the second semi-final, Novak Djokovic is clearly favored against the Italian Lorenzo Musetti (ATP 25). Twelve months ago, Alcaraz won a thrilling final against Djokovic in five sets.

Alcaraz also faced the same opponent in the semi-final as a year ago. This time Medvedev won a set, but overall he had too little to counter the young Spaniard's variable and brilliant performance. Alcaraz seemed to be able to raise his level to the next level every time the Russian posed a threat.

In sets two to four, Alcaraz only had to surrender his serve once. However, he countered the break to 0:1 in the fourth round immediately. In an often high-level and attractive match, his break to 4:3 meant the preliminary decision. After just under two hours, the Spaniard from Murcia converted his first match point with a successful net attack.