This may be the turning point in the story of Carlos Alcaraz in the 2025 Australian Open, but the final result avoided this label, allowing that to the point. A battle of 33 shots that underlined the quality and intensity of the match ended in victory Novak Djokovic by 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 and 6-4.
Fourth set, Alcaraz was on the verge of a cliff with 2-4 and a break ball against him. He didn’t give up, after 33 very demanding punches, it was ‘Nole’ who couldn’t take it anymore and threw his right foot wide.
The 15,000 spectators who packed Rod Laver Arena went wild. Everyone stood, applauded. Carlos Alcarazpuffing next to his box with Juan Carlos Ferrero in front.
Watching how his rival was catching his breath in the other corner. They accumulated 3h.15′ of battle, they squeezed themselves. Attack and defense, tactically calibrating the opponent, not giving him any advantage. Two gladiators holding the track.
Winning this point gave wings to Alcaraz, who avoided the KO. At 3-4, in the next game he had two balls to make it 4-4. He tried everything, he was rejected by an amazing Djokovic who had an answer for everything.
Source: La Verdad
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