Yeah, Alcaraz losing in the semi was a huge surprise (also for bookies I guess). All in all, Carlitos doesn't look that hungry anymore, has he achieved all his life goals already? Money, fame, World #1 at such a young age...
Dubai WTA is live starting today. Russian tennis prodigy Mirra Andreeva unexpectedly lost to Peyton Stearns of the USA 2:6, 6:2, 1:6. For the world nr.65 it's just the second time in her career she beats a top50 player.
Another unexpected result is Ekaterina Alexandrova losing to Magdalena Frech 6:7, 3:6.
Tons of interesting matches coming up today including Paolini v Haddad Maia, Mertens v Tsurenko and Kenin v Cirstea.
Surly Jarry is the favourite now to win the final now ina BA but I wouldn't be surprised of the other outcome would happen.
Beating Alcarez surly must have been the biggest win of his life, at least I suppose.
Often after huge upsets players lose the next game against a much weaker opponent, have seen that a million times. Don't know why that happens so often, maybe it's a pressure thing.
Against a top caliber player you can only win as the underdog, if you lose then everybody expected that anyway.
But now he is the favourite and the pressure is on him to first, follow up the hugh upset, and second, win the title.
Let's see how he can handle that situation.