After defeating Tommy Paul in R16, Carlos Alcaraz has made it to yet another quarterfinal at Flushing Meadows, looking ready to defend his title. But when he sat down for an interview with Andy Roddick and ESPN, he had a surprise waiting for him.
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“Carlos, I’m sure your eyes will be on the match with Shelton and Tsitsipas. Maybe just a quick word on the challenges that both of them could bring,” asked Roddick. But the World No.3 was surprised as to why he was getting asked about Shelton or Tsitsipas.
Roddick then said, “You’re either going to play Shelton or Tsitsipas.” Alcaraz looked clueless and said, “Oh my god.”
Roddick himself looked shocked and said, “Surprise. You’re Welcome.” The Spaniard didn’t know what to say and replied, “I didn’t seem to know. Oh my God, all right.”
Carlos Alcaraz had one of the funniest moments on TV when he thought that Frances Tiafoe was waiting next, but Andy Roddick revealed it was either Shelton or Tsitsipas.
After the surprise, Alcaraz did say that he would watch the upcoming match and get ready. Meanwhile, Tiafoe was able to cause a shock by beating World No.7 Daniil Medvedev, setting up a quarterfinal against fellow American Alex Michelsen.
But with the form Alcaraz is in, there is very little reason to worry. In the 4 rounds he has played so far, Alcaraz has dropped only one set in the 2nd round against Jaime Faria.
Since then, he has not dropped a set and has even taken down his opponents easily. He beat Wu Yibing 6-3, 6-4, 6-1. He did the same against Tommy Paul in the Round of 16, beating him 6-4, 6-3, 6-4.