: Alcaraz took control early, utilizing his explosive forehand and exceptional speed to keep Carreño Busta on the defensive. He secured the set 6-3 in 43 minutes.
After the match, Alcaraz admitted how difficult it was to compete against someone he considers a mentor. "On court, there are no friends," he noted, emphasizing the need for focus despite their daily companionship. This victory extended Alcaraz's head-to-head lead to over his countryman. : Alcaraz took control early, utilizing his explosive
Following this win, Alcaraz advanced to a highly anticipated semifinal against , continuing his historic 2022 season. Carlos Alcaraz vs Pablo Carreno Busta "On court, there are no friends," he noted,
Entering the match as the world No. 1 and top seed, the 19-year-old was the heavy favorite. He had previously defeated Carreño Busta in the final of the Barcelona Open earlier that year, giving him a psychological edge. Carlos Alcaraz vs Pablo Carreno Busta Entering the