Carlos Alcaraz He did his job well in the round of 16 of the Shanghai ATP Masters 1000. He won his twelfth match in a row at the expense of the Frenchman Gael Monfils. A 6-4 and 7-5 to sentence his pass with more method than brilliance.
Very quiet, did not go into the emotional aspects that the French so much pursues to mislead a superior rival.
He had to wait a few minutes to meet his opponent in the quarterfinals, who would be the Czech Tomas Macac, winner for the second week in a row among the Americans Tommy Paul3-6, 6-4 and 6-3.
The European, 23 years old and world number 33, left the court convinced that against Alcaraz “I will have my chances. I’m playing great tennis right now, so let’s see what happens. I’m going to play well, I’ll find it.”
He promised it would be a “fun” duel Davis Cupwhich unfortunately I didn’t finish, but it was great tennis.” He retired after winning the first set, 6-7, and losing the second, 1-6. Muscle injury in one leg.
Although he was very confused when it came to placing his confrontation Alcaraz. “Let’s see the program, if we play tomorrow,” he amended the journalist. “I think we played the day after tomorrow,” referring to Friday.
No, it’s this Thursday not before 12:30 pm Macchac has lost track of the competition calendar due to the postponements and cancellations he suffered in the third round.
In principle, his part of the draw should have been played in the round of 16 on Tuesday, hence his confusion. He had to repeat it the second day in a row to make up for lost time.
Source: La Verdad
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