Carlos Alcaraz vs. Stefanos Tsitsipas
Something about Tsitsipas’ game has always brought out the best in Alcaraz. The Spaniard announced himself to the tennis world as a teenager three years ago when he upset the Greek in five scintillating sets at the US Open. Since then, he’s continued that mastery with four more wins and no losses in their head-to-head. Last year at Roland Garros, Alcaraz made one-sided, straight-set work of Tsitsipas in the quarterfinals.
Judging by his form through this clay season, though, Tsitsipas seems ready to improve on that result in 2024. He was a champion in Monte Carlo, runner-up in Barcelona, and has come through some tough opponents in Paris—Fucsovics, Zhang, Arnaldi—without too much trouble.
But after a tentative start to the tournament because of an arm injury, Alcaraz has looked better and better with each round. Which means this match should feature both guys at something close to their best. Which, so far, has always meant that Alcaraz comes away the winner. Winner: Alcaraz
