Spanish tennis prodigy Carlos Alcaraz, 21, has stormed into the Olympic men’s singles final at the 2024 Paris Games, crushing Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-1, 6-1 in a dominant semifinal performance. The match, lasting just 75 minutes, showcased Alcaraz’s full array of talents, leaving his opponent struggling to find answers.Alcaraz’s victory secures him at least a silver medal, marking a significant milestone in his first Olympic appearance. He now stands on the brink of making history, as a win in Sunday’s final would make him the youngest man to claim an Olympic tennis singles gold medal since the sport’s return to the Games in 1988.The young Spaniard, who has already clinched four Grand Slam titles including recent victories at Roland Garros and Wimbledon, will face either top-seeded Novak Djokovic or Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti in the gold medal match. However, there are concerns about Djokovic’s fitness following reports of knee pain after his quarterfinal match.Reflecting on his performance and the upcoming final, Alcaraz stated, ‘It has been an objective since the start of the year to try and win the gold medal and now we have one match left to try and get it done’. He added, ‘I want to have fun in the final and do the business’, showcasing his confidence and determination.The men’s singles final is scheduled for Sunday at 14:00 local time on the Philippe Chatrier court at Roland Garros. Tennis enthusiasts worldwide eagerly anticipate what promises to be an electrifying conclusion to the Olympic tennis tournament, as Alcaraz aims to cement his place in the sport’s history books.
Key points
- Carlos Alcaraz, 21, has reached the Olympic men’s tennis singles final, defeating Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-1, 6-1.
- Alcaraz is now guaranteed at least a silver medal in his first Olympic appearance.
- He could become the youngest man to win an Olympic tennis singles gold medal since 1988.
- The final will be against either Novak Djokovic or Lorenzo Musetti on Sunday.
