There is a rival waiting in the second round
The winner of the fight between Carlos Alcaraz and Li Tu, which starts in less than half an hour, at one in the morning (7 pm in New York), will meet in the second round, this Thursday, with the Dutch. Botic Van de Zandschulp, who defeated Canadian Denis Shapovalov 6-4, 7-5, 6-4.
Li Tu, six years without playing tennis
After competing with Thanasi Kokkinakis and Nick Kyrgios, At the age of 18, he decided to leave tennis. A case of lack of adaptation in the transition from a figure in the native categories to facing defeat when moving to the professionals. He was away from competition for six years, although he continued with this sport training juniors.
He returned in 2021, with an invitation to the Australian Open, where he lost Feliciano Lopez. His former Grand Slam presence, big picture.
He acts inspired by his mother, who died of cancer two years ago, as he himself emphasizes.
First duel Alcaraz-Tu
Carlos Alcaraz, 21 years old and world No. 3, will face Li Tu, 28 years old and world No. 186, for the first time. From a Chinese family that moved to the city of Adelaide in Australia, where he was a good player, but he was unable to make the jump to the professionals.
How to follow the premiere of Carlos Alcaraz?
The tournament, which ends on Sunday, September 8, will be televised on Movistar Plus+on its Sports channels on M+, #Vamos and #Ellas. In addition to Movistar Plus+ dial 7.
You can also follow all at Mundo Deportivo websitethrough live streams of the best matches and up-to-the-minute information on everything happening at the event.
What time does Carlos Alcaraz play?
Everything is happening according to schedule. He will open the afternoon session this Tuesday at Arthur Ashe Stadium from New York. At 7 local time, one in the morning central European time, in the center court against the Australian Li Tusurvived the previous stage. He earned the right to debut by defeating Dutchman De Jong by two matcha balls in the third and final round of the ‘qualy’.
Carlos Alcaraz debuts at US Open 2024
Hello, good morning. We will begin the live coverage of the premiere of Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open 2024. His fourth participation in the final Grand Slam tournament of the season. Against the Australians Li Tu, debutante
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