Carlos Alcaraz gave his tennis a good boost at the ATP Masters 1000 in Indian Wells. He remembered the current champion from this hard court tournament taking place in the California desert. The Murcian regained the version of the dominant player, with more gear than the rival, although always maintaining order. Controlled speed, without accelerating.
The Murcian, 20 years old and world No. 2, is on the path he intends to take to become stronger in the fight for the best titles on the circuit. He has not lifted the trophy since Wimbledon 2023, his last coming last August, in Cincinnati. Too much dry time for a born predator.
The sensations in his second match after the ankle injury suffered at the ATP in Rio de Janeiro were very positive. Loose, decisive in the forehand, fine in the serve, creative in the drop shot and lob.
A complete fight to break the former top-10, even though I have been lacking confidence for months. Alcaraz is good, Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime, 23 years old and number 31, has no level to measure up to him today. Victory almost by TKO, 6-2 and 6-3 in 1h.17′.
Alcaraz will be able to settle some pending accounts that he has with his next rival, the Hungarian Fabian Maroszan, his executioner at Rome 2023. The Magyar, 24 years old and number 58, defeated the Brazilian Thiago Seyboth Wild 6-2 and 6-2.
The Murcian will rely on himself. With his nerves under control from the debut against Matteo Arnaldi, he also found himself more comfortable in the day session than the afternoon, with more lively playing conditions on a surface that was already slow for the hard surface.
Source: La Verdad
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