Alcaraz finds his way against a dangerous Khachanov

Carlos Alcaraz secures his spot in the semifinals of ATP Beijing 2024. The Spanish tennis player, currently ranked number three in the world, defeated Karen Khachanov with a score of 7-5 and 6-2 in 1 hour and 36 minutes of play. After a very tight first set, with several serious opportunities for the Russian, the player from Murcia took a step forward to dominate with great tennis, confirming his presence in the next round of the Chinese tournament.

Even with the stands quite shy, practically empty, Karen and Carlos proceeded to start their quarterfinal match, a match in which the Spaniard began with a higher gear, but was hindered by the powerful serves of the Russian. Khachanov's confident net approaches contrasted with the haste of an Alcaraz who, for the moment, couldn't break through. The world number 27 also showed his danger by getting closer, but the score remained level.

Not even the best Khachanov can handle Alcaraz

Patience did not bear fruit for the world number three either, who managed to get the first break of the match with great returns, being aggressive on every stroke, but unable to maintain that advantage against a crowd that was getting more animated. The games became endless, with Carlos and Karen bringing out their best shots to excite the spectators. Although he was quite close to the edge, Alcaraz accelerated at the right moment to claim the first set, thus extinguishing the flame of a Khachanov who quickly rose.

With that extra confidence, Carlitos showed that same security as he had been doing throughout the week to overpower a Khachanov who couldn't push further. None of the Russian's attempts were enough to stop Alcaraz, who advanced to the semifinals of ATP Beijing 2024, where he will face Daniil Medvedev. Net approaches, drop shots, aggressive returns, and flair from the baseline. Without a doubt, the Spanish player seems to be growing on the courts as his matches go by.

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