Carlos Alcaraz sweeps Wimbledon after first scare

A Grand Slam requires attention, physical and sports form and also that luck. These are two long and intense weeks, seven high-level matches for those who want to stay until the last day and hold the champion’s trophy.

This is the case of Carlos Alcaraz, naturally ambitious and likes to “dream big.” The world number one, 20 years old, showed at the beginning of his third participation at Wimbledon that he has done what he should, but he also needs the gram of luck that allows him to take full advantage of his conditions.

The intervention of chance increases on a surface as treacherous as grass, especially when it rains. Although Court 1, the second most important at the All England Club, has a retractable roof, covering it means extra condensation despite the air conditioning moistening the grass.

The risk of falling is increased, as you can attest Carlos Alcaraz. Seven minutes after its premiere, he slipped causing his legs to spread violently. He cannot prevent accidents, he has the ability to mitigate risks. It hurt for a few seconds, more precisely with fear.

The photos revealed that the abductor had a bandage on his right leg, which he suffered a week ago while winning the ATP 500 tournament on Queen’s grass.

The less time in court, the better to reduce the chances of unexpected incidents. applied immediately Carlos Alcarazwho had no mercy on the French Jeremy Chardy36 years old, No. 542 in the world, just after a long absence due to knee surgery and is hanging up his racket at this tournament.

The Murcian, focused on his work and taking care of his body, prevailed 6-0, 6-2 and 7-5 in one hour and 53 minutes. Quick, although there is room to show off his balloon or drop shot ability and he has the extra gears if they need to be put in, as was the case in the third set.

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A debut that began warning of what the grass might hide and ended with Alcaraz sharpening the racquet and not suffering from the wear. He didn’t complain about the bandaged right abductor, which was already a lot because the fight had no other story due to the difference in level.

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In 22 minutes Alcaraz had closed out the first set, adding 26 of the 34 points. At 36 minutes, there was a standing ovation Chardy, World number twenty-five in 2013, he opened his locker, after losing eight games in a row.

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The tennis player from El Palmar does not stop because a Grand Slam is a serious matter, and he wants everything, as well as the challenge Novak Djokovic on his land. There was a threat of reaction from Chardy, who made a ‘break’ to lead 4-2 in the third set, which the Spaniard quickly put to rest with a decisive 5-1 run.

After the second round of 2021 and the eighth of 2022, Alcaraz he wanted more, more than Wimbledon, his fourth professional tournament on grass. The Queen’s ATP trophy strengthens their spirit. To continue pampering your muscles to avoid major difficulties.

On Thursday another French rival play, well Alexandre Muller or Arthur Rinderknech, whose duel was marred by rain. Without a center, where Alcaraz hopes to return soon, or Track 1, there is no shelter. Play stopped on the outdoor courts. Another Wimbledon classic.

“I played very well at the beginning of the match and in the third set he raised the level. But I’m happy that I played even the third set but also at a good level,” said Carlos Alcaraz before leaving the court.