Upset in Toronto as Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev ousted from Canadian Open

World Number One Carlos Alcaraz Beaten in Canadian Open Quarter-Finals

Carlos Alcaraz, the current world number one in tennis, suffered a surprising defeat at the hands of Tommy Paul during the quarter-finals of the Canadian Open held in Toronto.

The highly-anticipated clash between Alcaraz and Paul saw an intense battle unfold on the court. However, it was American player Tommy Paul who emerged victorious after an exhilarating three-set match.

A Struggling Start for Alcaraz:

Alcaraz struggled to find his rhythm from the beginning as he made a sluggish start against his opponent. Despite fighting hard throughout the match, he ultimately lost with a scoreline of 3-6, 6-4, 3-6.

This defeat comes as a surprise considering that it is Alcaraz’s first loss since reaching the semi-finals of the French Open back in June. The Wimbledon champion had a tough day on court, committing several unforced errors and serving six double faults along the way.

An Unexpected Upset:

In another upset during Friday’s matches, Australian player Alex de Minaur caused quite a stir by knocking out second seed Daniil Medvedev to secure his place in the semi-finals. De Minaur displayed incredible determination and skill, defeating the highly-ranked Russian player with a score of 7-6 (9-7), 7-5.

The semi-finals will witness Paul facing off against Italian seventh seed Jannik Sinner. Meanwhile, De Minaur will go head-to-head with unseeded Spaniard Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in their bid to reach Sunday’s final.

Alcaraz Reflects on his Performance:

Following the match, Alcaraz expressed his disappointment with his performance in Toronto. He acknowledged that there were areas where he fell short and emphasized the need for improvement and confidence building in his game.

“I realize that I didn’t play well during these matches,” Alcaraz admitted. “All I can do now is practice hard to become better. With some weeks left before the US Open, I have time to work on my weaknesses.”

Despite recognizing his flaws, Alcaraz also acknowledged that there were positive aspects to take away from this experience. He firmly believes that there is always room for improvement no matter how well one performs.

Focusing Ahead:

Looking forward, Alcaraz shared his upcoming plans which include participating in the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati as the top seed before defending his US Open title in New York starting on August 28th.

A Breakthrough Victory for De Minaur:

In an interview after securing a remarkable victory over Medvedev, Alex de Minaur reflected on playing exceptional tennis throughout the week. The Australian athlete credited previous encounters with Medvedev as a source of confidence heading into their recent match-up.

“I had to bring my A-game today. It has been an incredible week for me so far, and I’m thrilled with the way I played,” said De Minaur.

De Minaur’s outstanding performance against a strong opponent has undoubtedly added excitement to the tournament, leaving fans eager to witness his future matches.