US Open semi-final: Carlos Alcaraz says he will not dwell long on shock exit
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz said he would not dwell long on his shock U.S. Open semi-final defeat to Russian Daniil Medvedev on Friday, as he exited the year’s final major with plans to “grow up” from the loss.
Another great show at the #USOpen from Carlos Alcaraz!
See you next year! 👋 pic.twitter.com/jsZJCO8Vqb
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 9, 2023
The crowds did their part to try to propel their fan-favourite Alcaraz past Medvedev, imploring the 20-year-old Wimbledon champion to keep fighting on Arthur Ashe Stadium.
But the Russian third seed simply overwhelmed his opponent, setting up a rematch of his successful 2021 finale against 23-times major winner Novak Djokovic, as he won 7-6(3) 6-1 3-6 6-3.
“These kind of matches can happen even if I feel myself (as a) different...