Alcaraz survived an injury scare to overcome Nadal for the first time and advance to the semi-finals, where he will now face another tough test in world No 1 Djokovic. The Spaniard is hoping to repeat some of David Nalbandian’s heroics, as the retired former 3 became the only man to beat all members of the Big Three in the same tournament when he defeated them back-to-back-to-back en route to the Madrid Open title in 2007.
“Of course I’m focusing on tomorrow,” the world No 9 said after his monumental victory over the third seed. “I will text Nalbandian how he did it. Well, I will fight and let’s see what happens tomorrow,” he laughed.
When he was reminded of Nalbandians achievement 15 years ago, he said he “hoped” the retired Argentine and current coach of Djokovic’s compatriot Miomir Kecmanovic would come through with some helpful advice.
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The seventh seed in Madrid also explained the turning point in the match for him after being hindered in the second set when he rolled his ankle and went on to lose four games in a row.
“Yeah it affect a lot to me the fall in the second set,” he said. “But well, when I lost the second I went to the bathroom, thought that I was able to come back, was able to do my best, try everything on court, fight until the last ball and I think it was the key.”
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