"I'm proud of how I stayed calm," Alcaraz's first words after his Wimbledon semifinal victory
After defeating Fritz (6-4, 5-7, 6-3, 7-6), Alcaraz reached the final of the legendary Wimbledon tournament for the third consecutive time. At just 22 years old, the Spaniard could achieve the Roland-Garros-Wimbledon double for the second year in a row, as well as extend his winning streak to 25 matches on the tour. Happy after his qualification, he shared his thoughts with the tournament organizers:
"It was a very, very tough match. The conditions were difficult—it was extremely hot—but I’m happy with how I played because I managed to keep my nerves in check. Taylor puts a lot of pressure on you. I saved 2 set points, so I’m proud of how I stayed calm.
I don’t think too much about these numbers (24 wins in a row). I just think I’m living my dream, which is having the chance to play in the biggest tournaments in the world. I don’t want to think about Sunday yet—I just want to enjoy this qualification. It’s really something hard to achieve. I’ll enjoy it with my loved ones, and I’ll have plenty of time to think about the final.
As for the other semifinal, it’s one of the most exciting matches we have on the tour right now. I’ll enjoy watching this duel. I have a lot to do—press, etc.—but I’ll watch it with a tactical eye."
To find out his opponent in the final, he’ll have to wait for the result of the clash between the seven-time champion here, Djokovic, and the world No. 1, Sinner.
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