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Juan Carlos Ferrero explains why Carlos Alcaraz yelled I m a bull during US Open QF against Jannik Sinner

By Parag Jain Modified 11 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Carlos Alcaraz (L) and Juan Carlos Ferrero In the fourth career meeting between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, the Spaniard scripted a thrilling five-set finish as he beat the Italian 6-3, 6-7(7), 6-7(0), 7-5, 6-3 in the 2022 US Open quarterfinals. During the final set, Alcaraz was heard yelling "I'm a bull" a couple of times and it intrigued the fans as to why he was doing it. Speaking on a program on Spanish radio station Onda Cero recently, Alcaraz's coach and former player Juan Carlos Ferrero clarified why the 19-year-old was so pumped up. Ferrero stated that the prodigy was exhausted after playing for five hours and that he was yelling to overcome the fatigue and stay motivated. "In the fifth set, he spent the whole time telling himself self-help phrases to get rid of his fatigue after five hours," Ferrero said. "It was coming to the end of the match and the details are minimal. Carlos Alcaraz shouted 'I'm a bull' and 'Come on bull' to motivate himself." The match, which lasted five hours and 15 minutes, became the second-longest in the tournament's history after the five-hour-26-minute semifinal between Sweden's Stefan Edberg and American Michael Chang in 1992. With the win, Alcaraz leveled the head-to-head against Sinner at 2-2. Carlos Alcaraz@carlosalcarazWhat can I say? ? US OPEN SEMIFINALS! Incredible battle @janniksin! You really forced me to improve, and I'm sure we'll have many more matches in the future! ? @usopen

Getty Images389052924What can I say? ? US OPEN SEMIFINALS! Incredible battle @janniksin! You really forced me to improve, and I'm sure we'll have many more matches in the future! ? @usopen Getty Images https://t.co/EeR1rzSDkA The match seemed nearly over in the fourth set when the 21-year-old Italian had a match point. However, Alcaraz held his nerve and saved it to force a decider and eventually come out on top. The Spaniard played his third consecutive five-setter against home-favorite Frances Tiafoe in the semifinals, defeating him 6-7(6), 6-3, 6-1, 6-7(5), 6-3 in four hours and 19 minutes at the Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Carlos Alcaraz and Casper Ruud to fight for the title on Sunday

Casper Ruud (L) and Carlos Alcaraz Carlos Alcaraz and Casper Ruud are all set to lock horns in the 2022 US Open title clash at the Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sunday. It will be the third meeting between the two youngsters, with the Spaniard leading the head-to-head 2-0. While Alcaraz will experience playing in a Grand Slam final for the first time, it will be a second for Ruud, who lost to Rafael Nadal in the 2022 French Open final. Carlos Alcaraz@carlosalcarazNever give up! See you on Sunday, NYC! @usopen

Getty Images382042868Never give up! See you on Sunday, NYC! @usopen Getty Images https://t.co/u5ftKBn0Pp Speaking to the media after his semifinal, Alcaraz stated that although he has defeated Ruud twice, he will have to put his best foot forward as the Norwegian is playing really well. "I played against him twice. I know him very well," Carlos Alcaraz said. "We shared a lot of moments in the tournaments. Of course, he's a very nice guy off the court. I talk with him a lot, when we can. But, yeah, on the court, I know him. As I said, I played twice. I beat twice him. I mean, he's playing really, really well. I know that. I will have to show my best." Just a few more hours and the US Open will have a new and first-time Grand Slam winner. Who's it going to be? Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Nihal Taraporvala × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी