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Carlos Alcaraz reached the semi-finals in Beijing without losing a set, a clear indication that the Spanish ace has found his best tennis after a period of decline. The former world number 1 - who didn’t shine in the American tournaments and was eliminated in the second round at the 2024 US Open - defeated Karen Khachanov in the quarterfinals in Beijing struggling only in the first set.

For the second straight year, No. 3-ranked Carlos Alcaraz has advanced to the China Open semifinals after beating Karen Khachanov 7-5, 6-2 on Monday. Alcaraz will face Daniil Medvedev, who beat Flavio Cobolli 6-2,

Medvedev has won 28.8% of his return games over his last 10 tournaments, and 79.8% of his service games. Over his last 10 tournaments, Alcaraz has won 35.8% of his return games an

Daniil Medvedev is bracing to face “probably the best player in the world” in Carlos Alcaraz in the China Open semi-finals after both rolled through in straight sets on Sept 30. Spanish second seed and four-time Grand Slam champion Alcaraz emerged from a tense first set to defeat Russian seventh seed Karen Khachanov 7-5,