World No.1 Carlos Alcaraz delivered a phenomenal performance to reach his first Roland -Garros semifinal by blitzing two-time Grand Slam finalist Stefanos Tsitsipasof Greece .<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Spaniard was largely untouchable in a 6-2, 6-1, 7-6(5) victory on Tuesday night, setting up a semi-final showdown against Novak Djokovic on Friday, in what will be one of the most eagerly-anticipated matches in years.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"I believe in myself all the time. I would say that's the most important thing — not only for me, I would say for everyone, believing in yourself. I always think that I'm going to play these kinds of matches at this level. I would say that's the key to everything... with a joy. That's the key," Alcaraz said on-court when asked how he produced such a strong performance.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
His clash against Djokovic will be their second overall and first at a major. It pits a young champion versus a legend.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Speaking on playing Djokovic in the semifinals, Alcaraz said: "This match, it is one everyone wants to watch. I would say it will be a really good match to play and to watch as well. I really want to play this match well.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"I always say that if you want to be the best, you have to beat the best. Novak Djokovic right now is one of the best players in the world.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"It is going to be a really tough match for me but I am really looking forward to playing that match."<\/p>\r\n\r\n