ALCARAZ SERIOUS ABOUT DREAM

World No. 2 looks for seventh title of year, unbelievable’ Djokovic out to burst bubble

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TURIN Carlos Alcaraz is dreaming of victory at the ATP Finals after setting up a semi-final showdown with Novak Djokovic with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Daniil Medvedev on Nov 17.

His big clash with the Serb, whom he beat in the Wimbledon final this season for his second Grand Slam title, took place a day later the match started after press time.

Alcaraz came into his debut Finals appearance struggling with form and injury but has warmed up as the tournament has progressed and is now a serious threat in the last four, which features the world’s four top-ranked players.

“Well, it’s just two matches but, at the same time, it’s too far away. I have Novak in the semi-final. If I win that match, I have a really tough final,” the 20-year-old Spaniard said after his win over Medvedev of Russia.

“I’m dreaming about winning this tournament. Why not? But I have to play my best first in the semi-final.”

The world No. 2 needed to win to ensure a spot in the semis and he did just that in impressive fashion, cruising to a victory against Medvedev who had looked hugely impressive in his previous two victories in Turin.