Alcaraz-Norrie, 6-4, 2-3 (Norrie break)Alcaraz was a bit confused in executing his shots (0-30) and, although he equalized the game (30-30), the net widened his backhand and then Norrie broke Murcian’s serve with perfect attack net graduate. with a simple ‘smash’.
Alcaraz-Norrie, 6-4, 2-2Norrie holds her own and keeps the serve with one last counterfoot which Alcaraz can’t respond to.
Alcaraz-Norrie, 6-4, 2-1Alcaraz continues to rely on a high first serve percentage (76% so far) to get another game despite Norrie hitting some very good tricky returns. The British man was equal to 40-15, but two wins, the last impressive from the right, avoided further problems for Carlos.
Alcaraz-Norrie, 6-4, 1-1Norrie won a spectacular first rally of the game and ran to keep the serve blank, which also benefited from two unintentional Murcian errors.
Alcaraz-Norrie, 6-4, 1-0Alcaraz’s good early game, which closes it off with the perfect combination of topspin serve and winner down the line backhand.
SECOND SETThe second set will begin, again with Alcaraz serving as he closed out the first set by breaking Norrie’s service.
Alcaraz-Norrie, 6-4 (break and first set for Alcaraz)Alcaraz returned the game to the track with a 0-30 lead and, although Norrie equalized the game (30-30), the Briton made two consecutive mistakes that gave Murcian the first set.
Alcaraz-Norrie, 5-4 (Norrie break)Alcaraz missed a set point by throwing a backhand passing-shot down Norrie’s prediction line. The Briton broke the serve to Murcian, who regretted another forehand failure from below as this break forced him to continue the fight for the first set when, at 5-2, he had a clear horizon.
Alcaraz-Norrie, 5-3 and 40-40Alcaraz was involved in two unexpected setbacks (15-40), but was able to lift those two break balls and then the third, which was celebrated with a shout of anger that could be heard loudly throughout the center court.
Alcaraz-Norrie, 5-3The Spanish player connected with a very strong forehand winner, a home score, to put himself at 15-30, but Norrie was undefeated in the game and still maintained his options on the set. The British, yes, are now forced to destroy Alcaraz’s serve to extend this first round.
Alcaraz-Norrie, 5-2Authority Alcaraz won another turn of serve and was placed on the brink of scoring the first set. An outstanding winner crossed the backhand and a service point signed Murcian’s good feelings.
Alcaraz-Norrie, 4-2Norrie’s game was blank, knowing he couldn’t give up more ground if he wanted to stay alive in the first set.
Alcaraz-Norrie, 4-1Alcaraz confirmed the previous break showing signs of greater acclimatization to conditions in Madrid in connection with his debut against Nikoloz Basilashvili. The Briton won by an extraordinary point, also showing his speed (30-30), but Carlos was not surprised and he finished the game with great poise.
Alcaraz-Norrie, 3-1 (Alcaraz break)Norrie stood 40-15, but Alcaraz increased the intensity of his rallies and connected on four consecutive points to give the first blow of the game, the latter being a right cross passing-shot on the run showing the prominent speed. of Murcian.
Alcaraz-Norrie, 2-1Alcaraz landed two good forehands that put him at 40-15, then made a double fault and finally held a serve after the Briton hit the net with a forehand.
Alcaraz-Norrie, 1-1Norrie saved the first difficult situation and he also maintained his first serve after Alcaraz’s wide forehand. In his debut against Basilashvili, he missed a lot because he was still acclimatizing to the altitude of Madrid.
Alcaraz-Norrie, 1-0 at 40-40Carlos missed his first break ball by crashing a backhand into the net.
Alcaraz-Norrie, 1-0Alcaraz maintained his first serve without major problems, closed when Norrie, 26, and world number 11, returned. The Briton is a left-footed and uncomfortable player who always shows a good attitude on the court and asks for a lot. to his rivals if they want to defeat him.
FIRST SETThe match will begin on the Manolo Santana center court where Alcaraz is on serve. After the first point won by the player from Murcia, the game was stopped for a while to better condition the track because there was a wet part on Carlos’ side.
The winner, against NadalThe Alcaraz-Norrie winner will face Rafa Nadal tomorrow in the quarterfinals.
Alcaraz dominated Norrie 2-0Murcian defeated Norrie in his two precedents on the ATP circuit, last year in the 1st round of the US Open (6-4, 6-4, 6-3) and this year in the Indian Wells quarterfinals (6- 4, 6-3 ).
Alcaraz is 19 nowCarlos Alcaraz is now 19 as the new world tennis sensation, world number 9 after an unstoppable appearance that includes 24 wins, just three losses and three titles in 2022, the ATP 500 in Rio de Janeiro, the Masters 1,000 in Miami and the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell-Conde de Godó Trophy.
Alcaraz-Norrie, in eighthAfter Rafa Nadal’s epic victory over David Goffin, Carlos Alcaraz will jump to Manolo Santana center court in minutes to face Britain’s Cameron Norrie in the round of 16 of the Mutua Madrid Open, the second Masters 1,000 on clay of the season after Monte Carlo.
Source: La Verdad
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