Carlos Alcaraz He was prevented from the first day he came to Paris and reminded those responsible for Roland Garros who preferred to play in a session on the sun, who did not like the night. “We have a lot of players who indicate our preferences, but this is the contest that decides. You have to be prepared, I will know that I will need to play a few games at night,” Murcian said.
The first one touched him in the third twist, against the Bosnian Damir dzumhur, And he had to go to the hotel at dawn. He fought in front of Ben Shelton, but did not escape the rooms with the American Tommy Paul. This was the last time the French Tennis Federation (FFT) put Alcaraz at night, and did it.
Carlos Alcaraz, current champion, 22 years old and No. 2 worlds, have an appointment with Tommy Paul, 28 years old and no. 12, at 8:15 pm on Tuesday On the central track of Roland Garros.
This will be his second rivalry in this situation, though in 2024 the quarrel is the best of three sets and in Olympic Paris Games. Alcaraz won 6-3 and 7-6 (7), saving set points before the match ended. In the general balance between them, it is also positive for Murcian: 4-2.
Alcaraz will make a second night shift. This is not a rare case, in the same situation the Italian found Jannik Sinner, World of a number one. In addition, if Murcian passes the semifinals, he will have a two -day margin. I’ll be back to track on Friday, I’ll be free on Wednesday and Thursday.
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Track of philgene chatrier
11:00 hours
Aryna Sabalenka (BLR/1) -Qinwen Zheng (CHN/8)
Elina Svitolina (UCR/13) -in Swiatek (Pol/5)
Lorenzo Musetti (ITA/8) -Frances Tiafoe (USA/15)
(Not before 8:15 pm)
Tommy Paul (USA/12) -Carlos Alcaraz (ESP/2)
The problem at night, in addition to the end of the latter, once the obligations of recovery and media attention have been fulfilled, the game’s conditions slow down. Moisture makes the ball heavier, costing more effort to produce winning blows.
Source: La Verdad
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