Carlos Alcaraz He approached the US Open thinking he had recharged his tank after a few short vacation days he took when he won the silver medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. He broke a racket in the previous tournament, Cincinnati, is not an encouraging sign.
That alarm was confirmed in New York. Alcaraz noted that he did not have the strength to compete against an inferior rival like the Dutchman. Botic Van from Zandschulp28 years old and world number 74. The Murcian, 21 years old and No. 3, lost 6-1, 7-5 and 6-4 in the second round of the US Open, his worst result of this Grand Slam.
Alcaraz emphasized taking a few steps back mentally, not being as stubborn as he was during his victories at Roland Garros and Wimbledon. Demanding himself, those efforts and the Games exhausted his resistance, which became clear the next day when Novak Djokovic He was also a victim of that breakdown, in his case even against a more dangerous rival, the Australian Alexei Popyrin.
Alcaraz regrets the setback as he is after any title he contends for. Know, moreover, that Van de Zandschulp He could not be his executioner, no matter how much the Dutchman grew up and played one of his best games.
Van de Zandschulp’s glory was short-lived. It has returned to its original place. The British left-hander Jack DrapeR, 22 years old and number 25, beat him 6-3, 6-4 and 6-2 in 2h.14′. The Englishman took advantage of the ‘gift’ from Alcaraz, who he expects to be an opponent in the third round. It’s not like that, he quietly entered the round of 16, just like in the 2023 edition.
Source: La Verdad
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