Carlos Alcaraz fighting with polish Hubert Hurkacz in the third round of Canadian Masters 1000equivalent to the round of 16. The world number 1 continues his tough draw in this year’s tournament Torontoalthough he did so after resolving his debut match with great emotion.
In the early hours of Wednesday to Thursday, Alcaraz defeated the promising American in two sets Ben Sheltonneither 6-3 and 7-6(3), in what was his opening game of the American tour. That meeting also marked his return to the hard court since the spring tour where Alcaraz won the Masters 1000 in Indian Wells and lost in the semifinals in Miami. This tournament marked his first starting point towards defending the US Open title.
Against Shelton a Alcaraz confidently try to find better results in a good 2023 for him. In it he accumulates at least six titles after those added at Wimbledon, the Masters 1000 at Indian Wells and Madrid, the ATP 500 at Barcelona and Queen’s and the 250 tournament at Buenos Aires.
Precisely Queen’s and Wimbledon were the last tournaments he added to his record. Due to his loss in the Roland Garros semifinals against Novak Djokovic, in a match that ended in cramps, Alcaraz won all the matches which you argue There are thirteen at the ATP level, after five at the London 500 tournament and seven at the All England Club, in addition to his debut against Shelton. The list is extended to fifteen if the two who played in the Hopman Cup are taken into account.
Now, he will try to continue his streak against a tough rival like this hurkaczworld number 17 and who was inferior in his debut against Miomir Kecmanovic. he beat her 5-7, 6-3 and 6-0 to enter this round of 16. He is a rival with a good serve and is dangerous on the American hard courts where this tournament is played.
This will be the second time already Alcaraz and Hurkacz seeing faces. The first was in the semifinals of the Masters 1000 in Miami last year, where Alcaraz won 7-6(5) and 7-6(2) in a very competitive match. It was also a match to remember well for the Spanish player, as he qualified for the first of the four Masters 1000 finals he has played in to date, winning all of them.
When will Alcaraz – Hurkacz of the Canadian Masters 1000 take place?
the game is played in the early hours of Thursday, August 10 through Friday, August 11, at 1:00 a.m during the Spanish peninsular
Where to see Alcaraz – Hurkacz of the Canadian Masters 1000?
The meeting will be seen by VAMOS (8 and 50) and Movistar Sports (59), platform channels Movistar Plus. It can also be seen by ATP TennisTV. You can follow all the information about the match and the tournament by sports world website.
Source: La Verdad
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