recent champion of As the Godó Trophy, Carlos Alcaraz18 years old and number 9 in the world, debuted his status as the new top-10 with an unpretentious victory against Nikoloz Basilashvili (27th), too inconsistent when he had a chance to actually bite Murcian.
Alcaraz went in the round of 16 Masters 1,000 in the land of Mutua Madrid is open after winning 6-3 and 7-5 at 1h.23 ‘and will find on Thursday, the day of his 19th anniversary, a place in the quarterfinals against the winner of the match between the British cameron norrie and the American John Isner.
The Spanish tennis player is the leader of successes this season (24), namely Andrew Rublev Y Stefanos Tsitsipasalthough he has the advantage that he loses less (3) than the Russian (5) and Greek (8), two more opponents for everything in the land of Madrid.
Carlos experienced a rough debut in Madrid, where height is a handicap that players must adjust until they find the caress that allows them to play with confidence.
Still far from those feelings, Alcaraz survived because he was able to hold on to the court with skill despite his youth and because Basilashvili, endowed with a massive punch, lacked the necessary continuity to become a more reliable player.
Carlos has arrived! 🔥@alcarazcarlo03 hit the ground running in Madrid, 6-3 7-5 against Nikoloz Basilashvili. #MMOPEN pic.twitter.com/0NJrlfJqV4
– Tennis TV (@TennisTV) May 3, 2022
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The Georgian had a break in both sets, first at 1-3 and then at 2-4, but both times he failed in his attempt to win the set, a bargain in this case for Alcaraz, who is well aware how to take advantage of your opportunities normally.
Although still none of his shots, Carlos won five in a row to make that 1-3 run 6-3 that served his way to Center Court Manolo Santana. However, in a game that was almost without any rhythm, even washed out and not very attractive for the public, Murcian also started the second round with problems.
Basilashvili made him a break from the start and it was 0-2, but Alcaraz immediately recovered the terrero (2-2), as when the Georgian again broke his serve and put 2-4 on the scoreboard. Basilashvili made 3-5 and, at 4-5, served to force the third set, but played a terrible game, committed two double faults and again made things easier for Alcaraz, that without doing anything equality is restored (5- 5).
Carlos scored four consecutive games and won 15 of the last 18 points to also win the second set (7-5) and reach the round of 16. After an ex officio victory, he has work ahead of him to continue to adapt to the conditions in Madrid because, without a doubt, he will need to raise his level if he wants to overcome the next hurdles, with Rafael Nadal (quarters) at Novak Djokovic (semi-finals) rotating on their side of the table.
Source: La Verdad
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