A 10 for Carlos Alcarazthat he couldn’t have imagined at the end of August, when he exited the US Open acrimoniously. “I don’t want to touch a racket, I don’t want to travel,” the Murcian revealed his low mood after the unproductive North American trip. He explained this after reliving the situation, with the Beijing trophy in his arms.
On Wednesday he defeated world number 1 Jannik Sinner in a ‘great match’, this Saturday, three days later, he maintained his great sporting tone. He reacted to the Davis Cup, led Team Europe to the Laver Cup, confirmed his positive feelings at the Beijing prize and kept them off to a tremendous start in Shanghai ATP Masters 1000.
Alcaraz, 21 years old and world No. 2, put 10 in his box of consecutive victories by defeating the Chinese Juncheng Shang19 years old and number 51, ni 6-2 and 6-2 at 1h.15′.
The ATP 500 champion in Beijing defeated the left-handed winner of the ATP 250 tournament in Chengdu. As I did months ago Australian Open (6-1, 6-1 and withdrawal due to injury). Another lesson from the Murcian who has been junior world number one for several years.
Alcaraz, companion Juan Carlos Ferrero Very attentive to bystanders giving continuous instructions, he avoided the hangover. He went out to the field, the roof was closed due to rain, electricity. He won the first nine points, taking a lead that he sealed to win the set in 34 minutes. 12 winners and 7 unforced errors, Shang managed at will, just 2 and 5, respectively.
The Asian was improving, but he was still far from Alcaraz’s level, untouchable for most mortals when he developed his full potential.
He only had one problem in the match, he solved it with an ace to 207 km/h. This is how he came back from the break point he faced at 2-1 in the second set. He didn’t like the problems of traveling from Beijing to Shanghai. And he bargained with them.
He has another Chinese rival in the round of 32, third round. This Sunday, clash Yibing Wu24 years old and number 560 in the world. He was number 54 but was absent for seven months, between the end of August 2023 and last March. He has no history with Alcaraz. He defeated Chilean Nicolás Jarry 6-2 and 6-1.
Source: La Verdad
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