Paris Olympics 2024: Alcaraz Reaches Final - In Pics

Carlos Alcaraz moved a win away from becoming the youngest man to win an Olympics tennis singles gold medal by beating Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-1, 6-1 in the Paris Games semi-finals on Friday. Alcaraz is a 21-year-old from Spain who already owns four Grand Slam titles — including in June at Roland Garros, the clay-court facility being used for tennis at the 2024 Games — and is about a month younger than Vincent Richards of the US was when he claimed the gold in Paris in 1924. Auger-Aliassime is a 23-year-old Canadian whose best showing at a major tournament was a semi-final appearance at the 2021 US Open. Alcaraz defeated 24-time Slam champion Novak Djokovic in both of those finals at the All England Club, and there could be a rematch for the men's gold on Sunday.

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Updated on: 2 August 2024 9:33 pm

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Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after defeating Felix Auger-Aliassime | Photo: AP/Andy Wong

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates after defeating Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada in their men's singles semifinals tennis match, at the 2024 Summer Olympics at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France.

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Carlos Alcaraz returns a shot to Felix Auger-Aliassime | Photo: AP/Andy Wong

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain returns a shot to Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada during their men's singles semifinals tennis match, at the 2024 Summer Olympics at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France.

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Felix Auger-Aliassime returns a backhand shot to Carlos Alcaraz | Photo: AP/Andy Wong

Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada returns a backhand shot to Carlos Alcaraz of Spain during their men's singles semifinals tennis match, at the 2024 Summer Olympics at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France.

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Carlos Alcaraz plays against Felix Auger-Aliassime | Photo: AP/Andy Wong

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain plays against Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada during their men's singles semifinals tennis match, at the 2024 Summer Olympics at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France.

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Carlos Alcaraz returns a shot to Felix Auger-Aliassime | Photo: AP/Andy Wong

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Carlos Alcaraz reacts after scoring a point against Felix Auger-Aliassime | Photo: AP/Andy Wong

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain reacts after scoring a point against Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada during their men's singles semifinals tennis match, at the 2024 Summer Olympics at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France.

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