Paris, 9 Jun (Xinhua) -- A high-profile match, a clash between old and new "kings," left regrets because of some "episodes."
On June 9, Djokovic celebrated after the victory. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Gao Jing
Twenty-time Grand Slam winner Djokovic won a ticket to the French Open final from current men's singles world number one Alcaraz, just one victory away from lifting the Grand Slam trophy for the 23rd time. The latter suddenly cramped during the match, causing the last two sets to be one-sided, bringing an otherwise pin-to-needle matchup to a hasty end.
During the match, Djokovic was booed by the fans several times. Especially before the start of the third set of the third set, Alcaraz cramped and limited movement, because it was not an interbreak at this time, Alcaraz had no choice but to abandon this game and jump directly to the interbreak after the third game to apply for a medical timeout. When the game resumed, the scoreboard showed Djokovic "broken" to take a 2-1 lead, and the audience immediately booed him.
On June 9, Djokovic returned the ball during the match. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Gao Jing
"I don't care, it's not the first time and it won't be the last, I'm just going to keep winning." After the match, the Serbian responded to the boos of the fans with a calm and haughty gesture.
The two sides fought inextricably in the first two sets. But after this episode, the last two sets lost suspense, and Djokovic reached the final with an aggregate score of 6:3, 5:7, 6:1, 6:1.
"We felt a lot of intensity in the first two sets, but no one expected his legs to spasm, and obviously the direction of the match has changed since then. Maybe it's not what the spectators are happy to see, but that's the game. "Victory is victory." ”
On June 9, Alcaraz left the game after the match. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Gao Jing
At the age of 19, Alcaraz was once considered the biggest threat to Djokovic's continuation of the legend. "For him, it's not the best way to end the game. But I also told him that he has plenty of time to create endless possibilities and I believe he will win many Grand Slams on clay in the future, and I am convinced of that. ”
If Djokovic wins this time, he will return to the world number one position and will also set the "myth" of winning at least three trophies in each of the four Grand Slams.
Djokovic (right) greets Alcaraz after a match on June 9. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Gao Jing
'I've said many times this season, Roland Garros is where I want to be at the top and I want to play at my best. Asked if there was extra motivation to complete the four Grand Slams in the same natural year, Djokovic said it would be all about winning the French Open final first.