The highly anticipated clash between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz turned into an anticlimactic affair as Djokovic effortlessly advanced to the final of the 2023 French Open with a scoreline of 6-3, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1. This unexpected turn of events came after Alcaraz, unfortunately, succumbed to a muscle cramp midway through the third set.During the second set of the match, Djokovic played a strategic drop shot that enticed Alcaraz to approach the net. They engaged in an exhilarating rally, but the Serb gained the upper hand by delivering a deep shot that forced the Spaniard to scramble back to the baseline.Amid high expectations for a tweener, Carlos Alcaraz astounded everyone by flicking the ball over the net for a stunning cross-court winner. The crowd erupted with excitement, rising from their seats as the two players shared a joyous laugh. Even the 22-time Grand Slam champion could not resist applauding his opponent.Roland-Garros@rolandgarrosIn Novak voice: NOT TOO BAD 🤯#RolandGarros | @carlosalcaraz116102818In Novak voice: NOT TOO BAD 🤯#RolandGarros | @carlosalcaraz https://t.co/pHkwxrff4uThe tennis world was taken aback by Alcaraz's shot and they took to Twitter to express their amazement. Former tennis pro and Serena Williams' ex-coach Rennae Stubbs said it was the best shot she had ever seen."OMFGGGGGGG ARE U KIDDING ME!! That was the greatest shot I’ve ever seen!" she wrote.Rennae Stubbs 🟦👍🏼@rennaestubbsOMFGGGGGGG ARE U KIDDING ME!! That was the greatest shot I’ve ever seen!1266OMFGGGGGGG ARE U KIDDING ME!! That was the greatest shot I’ve ever seen!Another user compared Carlos Alcaraz to NBA legend Stephen Curry, saying the Spaniard does things that are only possible in video games."Alcaraz is the @StephenCurry30 of tennis. Just doing things we thought were only possible in video games," the user tweeted.Ashlee Vance@ashleevanceAlcaraz is the @StephenCurry30 of tennis. Just doing things we thought were only possible in video games twitter.com/Olly_Tennis_/s…Olly 🎾🇬🇧@Olly_Tennis_SHOT OF THE YEAR FROM CARLOS ALCARAZ! 163SHOT OF THE YEAR FROM CARLOS ALCARAZ! 🇪🇸 https://t.co/10Y38213neAlcaraz is the @StephenCurry30 of tennis. Just doing things we thought were only possible in video games twitter.com/Olly_Tennis_/s…Here are a few more reactions from tennis fans:Hawary@Hawary17 Years… Same.. EXACT.. Point!!#RolandGarros #Alcaraz #Federer1533117 Years… Same.. EXACT.. Point!!#RolandGarros #Alcaraz #Federer https://t.co/wIGT55YCwOThe Tennis Letter@TheTennisLetterCarlos Alcaraz hits the shot of the tournament against Novak DjokovicThe ability to sprint like this, catch up with the very good shot Novak hit, & hit a winner passing shot from this position just defied basic physics. Win or lose, this is greatness1949313Carlos Alcaraz hits the shot of the tournament against Novak DjokovicThe ability to sprint like this, catch up with the very good shot Novak hit, & hit a winner passing shot from this position just defied basic physics. Win or lose, this is greatness https://t.co/Sa6q5avL54Christopher Clarey 🇺🇸 🇫🇷 🇪🇸@christophclareyIf Carlos Alcaraz wins this match, remember this shotIf Carlos Alcaraz loses this match, remember this shot twitter.com/rolandgarros/s…Roland-Garros@rolandgarrosIn Novak voice: NOT TOO BAD 🤯#RolandGarros | @carlosalcaraz31239In Novak voice: NOT TOO BAD 🤯#RolandGarros | @carlosalcaraz https://t.co/pHkwxrff4uIf Carlos Alcaraz wins this match, remember this shotIf Carlos Alcaraz loses this match, remember this shot twitter.com/rolandgarros/s…Alex Macpherson@alex_macphersonI think my fav thing about this ridiculous shot is that Alcaraz seems to be running with a desperation tweener in mind, realises he's so fast he's got there in time to hit it properly, and dances round the ball at the last second twitter.com/rolandgarros/s…Roland-Garros@rolandgarrosIn Novak voice: NOT TOO BAD 🤯#RolandGarros | @carlosalcaraz114In Novak voice: NOT TOO BAD 🤯#RolandGarros | @carlosalcaraz https://t.co/pHkwxrff4uI think my fav thing about this ridiculous shot is that Alcaraz seems to be running with a desperation tweener in mind, realises he's so fast he's got there in time to hit it properly, and dances round the ball at the last second twitter.com/rolandgarros/s…Gaspar Ribeiro Lança@gasparlancaCarlos Alcaraz just hit one of those shots that will be remembered forever.Roger Federer would be proud.31963Carlos Alcaraz just hit one of those shots that will be remembered forever.Roger Federer would be proud. https://t.co/JVSbrnypAsNorweigan Magic 🇳🇴@chavadas9this kids unreal! twitter.com/olly_tennis_/s…Olly 🎾🇬🇧@Olly_Tennis_SHOT OF THE YEAR FROM CARLOS ALCARAZ! 1848SHOT OF THE YEAR FROM CARLOS ALCARAZ! 🇪🇸 https://t.co/10Y38213nethis kids unreal! twitter.com/olly_tennis_/s…Jodie Keen 1️⃣4️⃣🇫🇷🏆 2️⃣2️⃣ 🏆💪🏼🧡@KeenJodie@Olly_Tennis_ Gotta be good to get an applause from Djoko!3@Olly_Tennis_ Gotta be good to get an applause from Djoko!Livingston@Livings12834055@Olly_Tennis_ Wow, Carlos Alcaraz just set the bar for shot of the year! That was absolutely incredible Check my pin tweet bro3@Olly_Tennis_ Wow, Carlos Alcaraz just set the bar for shot of the year! That was absolutely incredible 🔥🎾 Check my pin tweet broZM@zam__16@Olly_Tennis_ @Yousuf_Mughal I HAVE NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE IT.3@Olly_Tennis_ @Yousuf_Mughal I HAVE NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE IT.Sam@sogsupremeGoated tweener and flopping on break points this is a federer fan alright426Goated tweener and flopping on break points this is a federer fan alrightishmael.@hamza_bebadman@josemorgado The future Alcatraz has is really overwhelming....surpassing the likes of Tsitsipas, Zverev and co.2@josemorgado The future Alcatraz has is really overwhelming....surpassing the likes of Tsitsipas, Zverev and co.George@georgerad12@josemorgado Best shot I’ve ever seen in a tennis match2@josemorgado Best shot I’ve ever seen in a tennis match"I hope he can recover and he can come back very soon" - Novak Djokovic on Carlos AlcarazCarlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic pictured at the 2023 French Open - Day Thirteen.In his on-court interview, Novak Djokovic expressed regret for Carlos Alcaraz's injury at such a critical stage of the tournament and added that he hopes the Spaniard recovers quickly."First and foremost I have to say tough luck for Carlos. Obviously at this level the last thing you want is cramp and physical problems at the late stages of a Grand Slam. So I feel for him, I feel sorry. I hope he can recover and he can come back very soon," he said.The Serb then stated that Alcaraz has the talent to win the French Open multiple times, adding:"I told him at the net. He knows how young he is. He’s got plenty of time ahead of him, so he’s going to win this tournament I’m sure many man times. He’s an unbelievable player, an incredible competitor and a very nice guy, so he deserves all the applause and all the support."