Alcaraz-Korda, 2-3
Carlos’ first shots really turned on the crowd, especially the lob that gave him 30-30, again on the threshold of the break ball. However, Korda resisted the Murcian harassment and held serve after a spectacular two-handed backhand volley.
Alcaraz-Korda, 2-2
The first game was controlled on the Murcian serve, still taking the pulse of the match against a Korda who was fearlessly throwing his punches.
Alcaraz-Korda, 1-2
First game where the server holds his serve. Good level of first serves from the American, who feels the ball very well when hitting it. Obviously, there is a lot of work ahead for Carlos.
Alcaraz-Korda, 1-1 (Korda break)
The Murcian missed a simple forehand with which he confirmed the break to go up 2-0 and Korda eventually took advantage to immediately restore parity, in another example of the danger represented by a good version of the youngster American player.
Alcaraz-Korda, 1-0 (Alcaraz break)
Game one, Alcaraz hit the table first, breaking Korda’s fearsome serve with his second break ball. Therefore, an unbeatable start for the Murcian in the match.
FIRST SET
The game starts in Paris. Alcaraz is favourite, but Korda is another very dangerous young man if his serve and flat hits work with a good success rate.
Entering the runway
Carlos Alcaraz, 21 years old and world number 3, and Korda, 23 years old and 28th in the ranking, entered center court Philippe Chatrier to start the warm-up before the 3rd round match at Roland Garros. Loud applause for Carlos, one of the great attractions of the tournament.
Favorable balance
Alcaraz has won three of his four fights against Korda, the last one last year in the ATP semifinals on grass at Queen’s (6-3, 6-4). On the ground, the balance is even (1-1), with Korda winning in Monte Carlo (7-6, 6-7, 6-3) and the Murcian victory in Roland Garros (6-4, 6-4 , 6-). 2), both games in 2022.
Now, Alcaraz-Korda
Murcian Carlos Alcaraz and American Sebastian Korda will begin their 3rd round match against the Roland Garros individual draw in a few minutes, culmination of the European tour on clay and the second Grand Slam of the season after the Australian Open.
LiveBlog: 2064
Source: La Verdad
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