UMAG, Croatia — Top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz raced past Facundo Bagnis 6-0, 6-4 at the Croatia Open on Friday to reach his seventh semi-final of the year.
The 19-year-old Spaniard is defending the first ATP title he won in the coastal town of Umag last year.
Fifth-ranked Alcaraz saved the only break point he faced as he improved his 2022 record on clay to 26-3.
He next plays Italian qualifier Giulio Zeppieri who beat Bernabe Zapata Miralles of Spain 7-5, 6-4.
Second-seeded Jannik Sinner reached his first semi-final this year after a 6-4, 7-6 (5) victory over Roberto Carballes Baena.
The Italian failed to serve the match out at 6-5 in the second set before prevailing in the tiebreaker.
“I´m very happy, obviously,” Sinner said according to AP. “I´ve won many matches but I think I´ve had some unfortunate moments this year.”
