French Tennis Championships - Becker eagerly anticipates the semi-final matches, feeling "completely thrilled."
Tennis legend Boris Becker is thrilled for the men's semi-finals at the French Open with Alexander Zverev. When interviewed by Eurosport, the six-time Grand Slam champion expressed his excitement, "I'm really looking forward to it." The day prior was a treat for tennis fans, with the women's semi-finals, which Becker deemed a "good tennis day," and he hopes for more of the same for the men's match.
Germany's Zverev and Norway's Casper Ruud will face each other in the late afternoon. Zverev had a grueling fifteen-hour court time over his last three games with five sets played twice. Ruud, on the other hand, enjoyed a three-day break due to Novak Djokovic's withdrawal. Becker commented, "Three days off in the middle of a tournament isn't an advantage." While it's great for Ruud's body, "it also means he's mentally removed from the game," leading to potential focus loss. Becker hopes their match will be a more competitive encounter than last year's semi-final where Ruud swept three sets against Zverev, who was in recovery from a severe foot injury in 2022.
The highly anticipated first semi-final of the day takes place at 2:30pm between two young stars, Jannik Sinner (22) and Carlos Alcaraz (21). "After his quarterfinal win against Stefanos Tsitsipas," Becker remarked about the Spaniard Alcaraz, "you know he's in top form." Despite his elbow injury before the French Open, Alcaraz is known for his skilled performance. Becker praised Sinner's growth throughout the tournament, "Sinner's match against Alcaraz is certainly the one everyone's looking forward to."
Becker eagerly anticipates a highly competitive game between these two young stars.
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Becker is also fascinated by the women's side of the tournament, with players like Germany's Angelique Kerber and France's Caroline Garcia competing. The French Tennis Championships have a rich history, with notable wins by tennis icons like Bjorn Borg and Chris Evert. Eurosport will broadcast the upcoming matches, ensuring tennis fans around the world can follow the action. The French Open is an international event, attracting players and fans from countries like Italy, Spain, and Argentina. Despite his enthusiasm, Becker acknowledges the pressure on the players, especially during the semi-finals. Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz have proven to be formidable forces in men's tennis, with Zverev securing his spot in the semi-finals and Alcaraz demonstrating his top-form skills in his quarterfinal match. Franziska Rubin, a promising German tennis player, is also making waves in the women's tournament, garnering attention for her impressive performances.
