Carlos Alcaraz The title defense began this Friday at Miami Masters 1,000 with a resounding victory over Argentine Facundo Bagnis and advanced to the third round, like his compatriot Alexander Davidovichwho will join them in the round of 16, on a day marked in a men’s key by the surprising elimination of the German Alexander Zverev.
It only lasted 64 minutes Alcaraz to beat Bagnis 6-0 and 6-2 in his return to the track where, last year, he skyrocketed the first Masters 1,000 of his career. In the third round, Alcaraz will face Serbian Dusan Lajovic, number 74 in the world ranking, who defeated American Maxime Cressy.
The Murcian has won three precedents against Lajovic, including Rio and Buenos Aires this year, and, if he advances, he could meet his compatriot in the round of 16 Alexander Davidovich. The native of Rincón de la Victoria (Málaga), Indian Wells quarterfinalist, won the 6-4 and 7-6(5) in Brandon Nakashima.
Spanish tennis lost Roberto Bautistawho fell for 6-4 and 7-6(5) against finn Emil Ruusuvuori, number 54 in the world, who also executed him two weeks ago in Indian Wells. The Spaniard had two set balls to level the match in the second set, with 5-4 on the scoreboard, but was unable to do so.
The big surprise was given by the Japanese taro daniel (n.97), who was shocked 6-0 and 6-4 to Zverev, who continues to be unable to find his best version after a very serious ankle injury suffered last year at Roland Garros. Zverev, number 15 in the world, withdrew after reaching the round of 16 in Indian Wells, when he lost to Russian Daniil Medvedev.
Start with victory for the Argentine Diego Schwartzman, world number 38, defeated Chinese Yibing Wu, number 64, 7-6(1) and 6-1 and advanced to the third round. After losing in the second round of Indian Wells against Norwegian Casper Ruud, Schwartzman achieved an important victory against an opponent in great form, winning this year’s Dallas tournament. The Danish Holger Rune, seventh favorite, awaits him now.
Moreover, Guido Pella fought for almost two hours against the Canadian Denis Shapovalov (n.30), but surrendered 6-3, 3-6 and 6-3.
Source: La Verdad
I’m Robert Maynard, and I am a passionate journalist with experience in sports writing. For the last few years, I have been writing for Today Times Live. My main focus has been on sports-related stories and features. With my strong background in journalism and extensive knowledge of the industry, I am able to provide readers with well-crafted pieces that are both informative and engaging.
