Carlos Alcaraz explains what he finds really ‘different’ about the Olympics after defeating Tommy Paul

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The fairytale continues to write itself for Carlos Alcaraz as he marches to within one win of a guaranteed Olympic medal.

After hopes of an Olympic doubles medal were dashed on Wednesday, unlike Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz still has plenty to play for.

The 21-year-old flew out the blocks to take the first set against Tommy Paul, in a repeat of their Wimbledon quarter-final meeting three weeks ago. 

Some ludicrous shots from miles off the court saw Alcaraz save a set point in the second set tie-break, before he powered into the last four.

Glory on these very courts in June saw Alcaraz edge past Alexander Zverev to win his maiden French Open title. 

With a fight for bronze as a minimum, Alcaraz has been enjoying his debut Olympics in Paris, soaking up the atmosphere.

What did Carlos Alcaraz suggest was ‘different’ about the Olympics?

The intensely popular Spaniard feels like he’s been on the tour for quite some time despite only being 21.

The fan-favorite revealed his thoughts on the Olympic atmosphere compared to that of the French Open.

He said after his victory on Discovery Plus: “There is a different energy and atmosphere here for the games, people coming all over the world with the flags. It is very different from the French Open. 

“I am getting so many messages on social media. It’s really great to play in the Olympics and represent Spain.”

With a semi-final clash against either Casper Ruud or Felix Auger-Aliassime, the Spaniard was and will remain the hot favorite to pick up the gold medal.

Just how many grand slams can Carlos Alcaraz win?

With the Spaniard becoming the youngest man to complete the Channel Slam after his French Open and Wimbledon double, he is already quickly accruing a large wealth of grand slam titles.

Having won majors on all three surfaces already, former young sensation Boris Becker predicted Carlos Alcaraz to win many more grand slams. 

Cracking the grass will be the key to Alcaraz acquiring such a haul of grand slams, with few players, understandably, uncomfortable on the green stuff.

Olympic glory would be the second time Alcaraz has frustrated Novak Djokovic within a month, with the Serb having made clear his ambitions for gold. 

Regardless of title-count however, Alcaraz is playing breath-taking tennis and has done a superb job of silencing the clamour that tennis will have a slump when all of the ‘big four’ retire.