Carlos Alcaraz

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From Nightmare to Bronze: Auger-Aliassime's Olympic Journey!

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Félix Auger-Aliassime hits a rough patch against Carlos Alcaraz at the Olympics, but the quest for bronze is still on! 🎾🏅

In a stunning showdown at the Paris Games, Félix Auger-Aliassime faced the Spanish powerhouse Carlos Alcaraz in the semifinals of the Olympic tennis singles. With high hopes and a fierce determination to secure a spot in the final, August-Aliassime found himself overwhelmed by Alcaraz’s skill and finesse. The match ended in a lopsided 6-1, 6-1 defeat for the Canadian, leaving him with the sad realization that he was not prepared for the relentless assault by the young prodigy. As he put it himself, "I had no solutions," revealing the utter domination exerted by his opponent on the red clay courts of Roland Garros.

On the sunny side of his defeat, Auger-Aliassime still has a chance to battle for the bronze medal this Sunday against the loser of the match between Novak Djokovic and Lorenzo Musetti. But on this day, it was all about Alcaraz’s remarkable prowess, as he seamlessly glided into the Olympic final with unparalleled ease. It’s no wonder Alcaraz has emerged as a fan-favorite, showcasing not just powerful serves but also incredible footwork and strategic plays that left spectators in awe.

The highlights of Alcaraz's magical run at the Olympics go beyond just his victory over the Canadian. He now holds the distinction of being the second-youngest man to reach the Olympic tennis final. This achievement brings him just a step away from securing his place in history as the youngest man to ever win an Olympic tennis singles gold medal. And let's not forget—he’s already a reigning champion of both Roland Garros and Wimbledon, making him a force to be reckoned with on all surfaces.

As Auger-Aliassime prepares for his bronze medal match, tennis enthusiasts everywhere are urging him to shake off the disappointment and channel the experience into his next match. This is a fitting reminder that every champion has faced setbacks along the way, and often it is in these defeats that the seeds of future successes are sown. In addition to that, did you know that Carlos Alcaraz is not only a tennis phenomenon but also an avid admirer of basketball? Yes, the young Spaniard is said to love both sports with a passion! As we anticipate the medal gala, one can only imagine the future confrontations that lie in store for these two determined athletes, as they continue to inspire the next generation of players around the globe!

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Tennis | Félix Auger-Aliassime malmené par Carlos Alcaraz (La Presse)

Il y a de ces sorties que l'on veut oublier. Celle-là en fera probablement partie. En demi-finale du tournoi olympique de tennis, Félix Auger-Aliassime a ...

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Felix Auger-Aliassime falls to Carlos Alcaraz in Paris Games ... (CTV Montreal)

Carlos Alcaraz moved one win away from becoming the youngest man to win an Olympics tennis singles gold medal, beating Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-1, 6-1 in the ...

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Défait en deux manches par Carlos Alcaraz: «Je n'avais pas de ... (Le Journal de Montréal)

«Je n'avais pas de solutions, a résumé Auger-Aliassime qui disputera le match pour la médaille de bronze, dimanche après-midi face au perdant entre Novak ...

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Weary Felix Auger-Aliassime falls to Carlos Alcaraz in Olympic semi ... (National Post)

A weary-looking Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime in an easy 6-1, 6-1 straight sets victory on the red clay at Roland Garros.

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Carlos Alcaraz Becomes 2nd-Youngest Men's Singles Finalist in ... (Forbes)

The Spanish sensation became the second-youngest man ever to reach the Olympic final with his ruthless 6-1, 6-1 dismissal of Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime in ...

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Untroubled Carlos Alcaraz soars into men's Olympic tennis final ... (Olympics)

A dreamy three months for Carlos Alcaraz could end with a golden touch. The Spanish tennis superstar soared into the Olympic men's singles final at Paris ...

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Carlos Alcaraz dispatches Félix Auger-Aliassime, sweeps into Paris ... (Tennis Magazine)

The reigning Roland Garros and Wimbledon champion guarantees himself a spot on the 2024 Olympic podium after a decisive victory over his Canadian rival.

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Carlos Alcaraz reaches the Olympics men's tennis singles final by ... (Toronto Star)

Auger-Aliassime is a 23-year-old Canadian whose best showing at a major tournament was a semifinal appearance at the 2021 U.S. Open.

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Auger-Aliassime dominé par Alcaraz en demi-finales à Paris (ICI.Radio-Canada.ca)

Félix Auger-Aliassime s'est incliné en demi-finale du tournoi olympique en deux manches de 6-1 et -X-X devant l'Espagnol Carlos Alcaraz, vendredi.

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Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal Won the (Watch) Olympics (GQ Magazine)

Despite bowing out of the men's doubles competition, the Spanish duo's wrist flexes remain undefeated.

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Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will play for the men's singles ... (KGET 17)

Djokovic defeated Lorenzo Musetti of Italy 6-4, 6-2 to get to his first Olympic final after entering the day 0-3 in semifinals at Summer Games. Alcaraz was even ...

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Auger-Aliassime Outhit by Alcaraz, Will Play for Bronze at Olympics ... (tenniscanada.com)

Felix Auger-Aliassime was defeated in the semifinals of the Olympics by Carlos Alacarz. He will play for the bronze medal on Saturday.

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Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz meet in Olympics men's singles ... (NBC 10 Philadelphia)

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will play in the men's singles gold medal final of the 2024 Olympics. Here's everything you need to know.

Alcaraz, Djokovic to clash for Olympic gold in men's tennis (TSN)

Carlos Alcaraz moved one win away from becoming the youngest man to win an Olympics tennis singles gold medal by beating Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-1, ...

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Weary Felix Auger-Aliassime falls to Carlos Alcaraz in Olympic semi ... (Wetaskiwin Times Advertiser)

A weary-looking Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime in an easy 6-1, 6-1 straight sets victory on the red clay at Roland Garros.

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When is the Carlos Alcaraz vs. Novak Djokovic Olympic tennis gold ... (ATP Tour)

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic will meet for the seventh time in their Lexus ATP Head2Head series Sunday in Paris.

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Olympics tennis: Carlos Alcaraz reaches men's singles final (The Associated Press)

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will face each other for the 2024 Olympics tennis men's singles gold medal.

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2024 Paris Olympics: Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic will play ... (Yahoo Sports)

Alcaraz and Djokovic will each look to win their first gold medal in Sunday's men's singles final.

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Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz to play for Olympic gold in Paris (The Athletic)

There they go again. For the second time in three weeks, Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will do battle for one of the biggest prizes in tennis when they ...

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How to watch the Olympic tennis final live: Novak Djokovic vs Carlos ... (Olympic Channel)

Their series is tied 3-3 as they head for a seventh meeting - this time for Olympic gold.

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Novak Djokovic faces Carlos Alcaraz for the 2024 Olympics men's ... (The Seattle Times)

PARIS (AP) — Novak Djokovic's surgically repaired knee did not appear to slow him down a bit as he finally reached a Summer Olympics singles final for the ...

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When will Novak Djokovic play Carlos Alcaraz in the Olympics final? (The Independent)

The pair will meet in the gold medal match at Roland Garros in an immediate rematch of the Wimbledon final.

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Novak Djokovic overcomes semi-final hurdle to set up Carlos ... (The Guardian)

The Serb beat Lorenzo Musetti 6-2, 6-2 to reach the Olympic final while Iga Swiatek secured a bronze medal by defeating Anna Karolina Schmiedlova.

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