16:18
Alcaraz 0-0 Coric
This time comes the first serve and the line also helps Coric a little. The ball bounces high, giving Alcaraz no control over his longline return.
16:17
Alcaraz 0-0 Coric
Borna Coric emerges as the loser from the backhand cross duel. After 17 shots, the ball lands behind the baseline and there is the first chance to break.
16:16
Alcaraz 0-0 Coric
Again, the second serve with a lot of kick brings the desired effect for the 26-year-old. Alcaraz has to stretch a lot at the back of the field, but can no longer get the ball past his own half. However, Coric cannot use it because he throws in the first double fault.
16:15
Alcaraz 0-0 Coric
Borna Coric often has to go over the second serve. He plays this with a lot of kick, so that Alcaraz’s return position is almost behind the rink. From the possibility, he can let Alcaraz run a lot. Another forehand mistake that puts the ball in the net brings the debut.
16:13
Alcaraz 0-0 Coric
The first point goes to the Spaniard after a warped forehand from Coric. Afterwards, however, it is Alcaraz who does not hit the ball ideally and slides it far out of the field.
16:11
Alcaraz 0-0 Coric
Dinner is served! Carlos Alcaraz won the coin toss and chose setback. For this reason, Coric is allowed to open the game with his own service.
16:01
favorite role
Today’s clash is a first for both players. However, there is currently no way around Carlos Alcaraz. The 20-year-old is the man of the hour and the one to beat on any surface. A victory by Borna Coric would therefore cause a small surprise.
15:54
On the way to defending the title
On the other side is none other than the defending champion and current number two in the world. Carlos Alcaraz is just two wins away from crowning himself King of Madrid for the second year in a row. On his way to the semi-finals, the young Spaniard once again knocked out well-known opponents from the tournament. After Grigor Dimitrov, Germany’s number one, Alexander Zverev, learned the hard way. Karen Khachanov made it much more difficult for the 19-year-old in the quarterfinals, but in the end Alcaraz prevailed in straight two sets. In addition, it’s the Spaniard’s birthday today and he wants to treat himself to his 20th anniversary by reaching the final.
15:48
Coric picks up speed
Borna Coric shattered the dream of two German players in the Madrid semifinals. He had to deal with Daniel Altmaier in the quarter-finals and didn’t let anything burn here. After a 6:3 and 6:3 defeat, the German had to pack his bags. By reaching the semi-finals, the Croatian equalized his best performance so far this year. In Dubai he had also made it to the quarterfinals, but failed there against Daniil Medvedev. The 26-year-old Coric becomes particularly dangerous when he is allowed to play freely with his backhand.
15:29
Welcome
Hello and welcome to the first semi-final of the Mutua Madrid Open 2023. Carlos Alcaraz and Borna Coric are expected at 4 p.m. on the largest square of the facility, the Manolo Santana.