26 days ago

Carlos Alcaraz Credits Strong Self-Belief That Helped Push Him Past Zverev in AO Classic

Alcaraz was severely hampered by cramps from the third set and seemed all set to crash out. "I always say that you have to believe in yourself no matter what," Alcaraz said, calling the semifinal "one of the most demanding matches" of his career. "I had to put my heart into the match. I fought till the last ball."