Updated On: 02 August, 2024 08:14 PM IST | Paris | IANS
Alcaraz then sealed victory on his second match point to become the fifth Spaniard to reach the men’s singles semi-finals since the Seoul Olympics in 1988

Spain`s Carlos Alcaraz returns to US` Tommy Paul during their men`s singles quarter-final tennis match on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Stadium during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, in Paris. Pic/AFP
Spain`s French Open winner Carlos Alcaraz quelled a tough fight from Tommy Paul of the United States to reach the men`s singles semifinals of the tennis competition at the Olympic Games at the Stade Ronald Garros here on Thursday.
Alcaraz was pushed hard but found a way to continue his quest for Olympic glory to reach the last four stage and get into the medal rounds, maintaining his chances of adding to the French Open and Wimbledon titles he won in the last couple of months. The Spaniard recovered from a slump at the start of the second set to overcome American Tommy Paul 6-3, 7-6(7).