Alexander Zverev will meet Stefanos Tsitsipas in the semifinals of the 2022 Madrid Open after defeating Felix Auger-Aliassime and he voiced a big praise for his semifinal opponent.
Stefanos Tsitsipas defended his title at the 2022 Monte Carlo Masters, and at the Madrid Open he can add the second ATP 1000 Masters title on clay this season. Ahead of their semifinal clash, Alexander Zverev said that despite the fact that Rafa and Novak are back on court, currently the Greek is the toughest opponent to beat on the red clay.
"I think this was maybe the best match of the last few months from my side, except maybe the end a little bit," Zverev assessed. "Throughout one-and-a-half sets I played good tennis and I hope I can continue playing this way."
"I couldn't put a serve in the court. I had chances to go up 5-1 in the second set and I think the match would have been over. But I didn't use my chances and he fought back well. But I kept fighting as well, and that's how I got the win."
"Rafa is on his way back and Novak is starting to gain momentum, but right now maybe he's the best clay-court player in the world. I think I need to play my best level to have a chance, but I'm looking forward to this match because in Monte Carlo he beat me quite easily. I hope I can change that."
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