Waiting on the track for Alcaraz and Monteiro
Crossing our fingers that the rain does not return, or if it does, it is to the extent that it does not cause the game to be suspended. In a few moments, Carlos Alcaraz, the 2022 champion and 2023 finalist (injured), was on the track.
A chair umpire with history
The referee is French Arnaud Gabaswho had to have eye surgery after receiving a hit from the Canadian Denis Shapovalov in a Davis Cup tie. The American couldn’t measure his frustration or the direction of a ball that accidentally hit the chair umpire in the face. The player, disqualified and sanctioned.
A track record with a trap between Alcaraz and Monteiro
It’s official, Carlos Alcaraz20 years old and world No. 2, has a negative record (0-1) in Thiago Monteiro29 years old and number 117.
The Brazilian won the round of 16 Melbourne 2021 by 7-6 (3) and 6-3, but it was no less true that a few months later, in Cincinnati, the Spaniard won 6-2, 6-3. It is in the previous period, it is not counted in the historical balance, based on the main tables
Carlos Alcaraz, on the track within minutes
Facundo Díaz Acosta winning 7-5 and 6-4 Stan Wawrinka, winning 5-2 in the first set. The champion of Buenos Aires, in the round of 16.
The center court is ready Carlos Alcaraz and Thiago Monteiro. The day is three hours late due to rain, 9:30 pm in Rio, the Murcian will make his debut in the 2023 edition. His goal is to improve and win the trophy.
Without debuting, Alcaraz already has an opponent for the second round
If you win Thiago Monteiro (in a few minutes they can start), in the second round they will face another Brazilian, Felipe Meligeni, winner of the Argentine Pedro Cachín by 6-2, 3-6, and 6-3. Nephew of Fernando Meligeni, he turned 26 on Monday, he is 153rd in the world and passed the qualifying phase.
Important moment for Alcaraz
Facundo Díaz Acosta serve for the match against Stan Wawrinka, 7-5, 5-3.
Carlos Alcaraz, pending. If the Argentine resolves, it will be his turn to Quadra Guga Kuerten of the Jockey Club Brasileiro de Rio. Against local Thiago Monteiro. First round match, round of 32 tie.
Carlos Alcaraz, pending. If the Argentine resolves, it will be his turn to Quadra Guga Kuerten of the Jockey Club Brasileiro de Rio. Against local Thiago Monteiro. First round match, round of 32 tie.
The first match in Rio is over
Argentinian Sebastián Báez has now safely overcome the rain, reaching the round of 16, defeating Frenchman Corentin Moutet 6-4, 6-3.
They are on track:
Díaz Acosta – Wawrinka 7-5, 4-3
Meligeni-Cachín 6-2, 3-6, 4-2
Lajovic-Galán 4-6, 5-5
They are on track:
Díaz Acosta – Wawrinka 7-5, 4-3
Meligeni-Cachín 6-2, 3-6, 4-2
Lajovic-Galán 4-6, 5-5
In a few minutes, Alcaraz on the track?
It will be like this if Facundo Díaz Acosta maintains an advantage in Stan Wawrinka. He dominated 7-5, 4-3, a break up in the second set.
Third tournament of the year for Alcaraz, second on clay
He makes the earth double Buenos Aires – Rio de Janeiro, as in 2023. Then, back to the hard court, with the exhibition in Las Vegas against Rafa Nadal, on day 3, before his participation in Indian Wells. Miami next. Short break, now the clay. It can be seen whether to go through Monte Carlo or directly to gothic, where it is confirmed with Rafa Nadal and Andrey Rublev.
Alcaraz, note Díaz Acosta vs. Wawrinka
9 pm in Rio, Díaz Acosta and Wawrinka on center court, result 7-5, 3-2. When they finish, tournament for Carlos Alcaraz and Thiago Monteiro. As long as rain allows. It caused a three-hour delay, it continued to appear sporadically, although it was still being played.
A special tournament for Alcaraz
It was his first ATP tournament, he entered the 2020 edition with an invitation. At the age of 16 he achieved his first ATP victory, against Albert Ramos. A warning for what will happen next. In 2022 he was champion, in 2023 he was on track to repeat but he was injured in the final against Cameron Norrie, and lost to a limp.
He returns in 2024 with homework to do, wanting revenge after two losses that hurt deeply: in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open against Zverev and, last Saturday, in the semifinals of the Buenos Aires match Jarry.
Difficult conditions
There is no interruption once the day starts, but it competes as it rains. Difficult conditions, wet, fat balls, heavy clay.
What time does Alcaraz play and where can it be seen on TV?
The day started three hours late. There was a change in programming, although order was maintained at the Guga Kuerten Track, the headquarters of the Jockey Club Brasileiro.
Carlos Alcaraz and Thiago Monteiro They will be brought to court as soon as the Argentine match is over. Facundo Díaz Acosta and the swiss Stan Wawrinka. Return of the South American, champion in Buenos Aires. From 2-5 to a slight 8-0 to 7-5, 3-0.
The tournament can be followed on TV on Movistar Plus+.
Rain delay
hello good morning Day spent on the water at the ATP 500 tournament in Rio. A long delay for everyone, also for Carlos Alcaraz in the first match of this 2024 edition. It is currently being played, we will tell you everything live. Thanks for joining us.
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