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6d ago

Carlos Alcaraz and Jack Draper Set for Italian Open Quarter-Final Clash

The sixth meeting between Alcaraz and Draper carries major French Open seeding implications as both players advance after hard-fought victories.

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Overview

  • Carlos Alcaraz defeated Karen Khachanov 6-3, 3-6, 7-5 to secure a spot in the Italian Open quarter-finals despite battling fatigue and wearing a leg brace.
  • Jack Draper overcame a challenging first set to beat Corentin Moutet 1-6, 6-4, 6-3, setting up a rematch with Alcaraz, who leads their head-to-head 3–2.
  • Alcaraz aims to secure a top-two seed at Roland Garros by advancing to the semi-finals, while Draper seeks to break into the ATP top four with a win.
  • The quarter-final marks the first meeting between the two on clay, with Draper showing marked improvement on the surface following his recent runner-up finish in Madrid.
  • Both players are navigating physical and mental challenges, with Alcaraz citing fatigue and Draper admitting to being 'bamboozled' by Moutet's unconventional style in their match.