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Carlos Alcaraz has been in breathtaking form this season. Going into the French Open 2022, the Spaniard has already won four titles this season. Further, he has also defeated the likes of Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic this year. Owing to his great run at the tournaments, Alcaraz has risen to the sixth spot on the ATP rankings chart.

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The 19-year-old is currently in Paris to participate in the French Open 2022. He breezed into the fourth round of the tournament with a comfortable straight-set victory over Sebastian Korda of the United States. After the match, the Spanish star made an interesting revelation.

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Talking about this match, Alcaraz said, “Today has been a great day for Spanish tennis players and hopefully tomorrow will be too. I think it’s a good way to unwind and there will be time to think about the next game. I’ve always said I’m from Madrid and I’d be excited if [they] will win.” (Translated using Google Translate)

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Alcaraz avenges his Monte Carlo Masters defeat against Sebastian Korda

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Earlier this year, Korda had defeated Alcaraz in the second round of the ATP 1000 Monte Carlo. However, the Spaniard avenged his defeat against Korda, defeating him in straight sets of 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 at the ongoing French Open.

Further, talking about his performance against his American opponent, Alcaraz said, “Yesterday I watched the Monte Carlo game to do better and not make the mistakes I made there. I knew it was going to be a tough game because [he’s] dangerous and aggressive. I knew I had to dominate so as not to be dominated.” (Translated using Google Translate)

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Up next, Alcaraz will face the 21st seed, Karen Khachanov in the fourth round of the French Open. If he manages to win this match, a potential clash with Alexander Zverev will await the Spanish teenager in the quarterfinals.

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