Alcaraz Reaches the Nitto ATP Finals Semifinals with a Dominant Win
He surged into the semifinals of the Nitto ATP Finals by defeating Daniil Medvedev 6-4, 6-4 in 1 hour and 17 minutes. The moment captured the crowd as he shouted into the television camera, half a smile, half conviction. What began the week with doubt and uneven form became a showcase of his best tennis, securing a spot among the four players who would contest the title. His upcoming semifinal on Saturday would pit him against the top seed Novak Djokovic, while Medvedev faced the local favorite Jannik Sinner in a separate semifinal battle.
“WOOOOOO!!!” is how the moment was described as Alcaraz celebrated reaching his first semifinal at the Nitto ATP Finals. The scene, shared across social channels, reflected the electric atmosphere on the court.
On the fast surface of Pala Alpitur, the key to control lies in applying maximum pressure on the serve, protecting the serve, moving the ball quickly while it is in play, and converting opportunities before the opponent can react. Alcaraz did just that. He grabbed the first set after 39 minutes, then navigated a tense stretch where he saved 15-40 in the 15th game of the match, continuing the momentum that had already put him ahead. The crowd watched as the Murcian defender of the ball refused to yield, pointing his finger toward the audience and reaffirming the precision of his serve in moments of high pressure.
Medvedev briefly bridged the gap by taking a 0-30 lead in the following game, but Alcaraz remained unyielding. From the baseline, he played with a balance of aggressive forehands and stubborn defense, denying Medvedev the chance to swing the match in his favor and preserving the advantage built in the opening set.
In the second period, Alcaraz’s rhythm remained steady, and the match unfolded with the Spaniard controlling the tempo. The opening into the second set featured a series of clean ball-striking and relentless pressure, forcing Medvedev into errors and limiting his opportunities to strike back. The result was a clean march to victory, with Alcaraz closing out the match in straight sets and moving confidently toward the semifinals as the group winner with a strong accumulation of points for the campaign of the year. This performance set a strong tone for the closing weeks of the season, signaling a high level of readiness for the battles ahead and a potential climb as the year wraps up.
In the broader context of the tournament, the upcoming matchups promised a dramatic weekend. Alcaraz would aim to dethrone the year-end No. 1 seed Djokovic, seeking a statement win that could propel him deeper into the season’s conclusion. Medvedev, meanwhile, would look to channel the energy of the home crowd against Sinner, a match that featured a blend of power, speed, and strategic chess on the court. Across the arena, the narrative centered on momentum, form, and the ongoing evolution of a player who has quickly become a staple in the sport’s most compelling conversations. The semifinal stage carried not only the immediate prize but also the potential to shape the rest of the year’s results and the early chapters of the next season for multiple competitors on the tour.