At Roland-Garros,

The episode seems very anecdotal in view of the continuation of the fight between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic, in the semifinals of Roland-Garros. But the context in which the Spaniard's injury and the care provided by the physiotherapist occur deserves clarification. At 1-1, on his serve, Carlos Alcaraz is suddenly cramped, preventing him from finishing his stake or even playing the next point. The world number 1 then decides to defy a ban by asking for a medical timeout out of change of side (or end of set).

The rule provided that he loses all his points until the change of side, a bit like a quick advance, the Spaniard conceded the break. What did not please the audience of the Chatrier, who launched into a bronca not possible at the time of the announcement of the chair referee Aurélie Tourte ... who took the time to explain everything again at the microphone so that everyone understands.


#RolandGarros | 🏥 Big physical alert for Carlos Alcaraz, who stopped dead after a return. The Spaniard made the decision to request a medical timeout apart from a change of side and conceded the game to Djokovic: he was led 2-1 in the 3rd set. pic.twitter.com/TXaf9hESX6

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No impact on the future

At the next change of side, Alcaraz again sought medical help, this time without sanction, as the physiotherapist had the right to intervene. Questionable or not, the rule had no impact on the rest of the match. Too diminished, the young Iberian lost in four sets to Novak Djokovic, who will play for a 23rd Grand Slam title.

  • Tennis
  • Roland-Garros 2023
  • Carlos Alcaraz
  • Novak Djokovic
  • Sport