ATP Hamburg – Carlos Alcaraz beats Karen Khachanov in the quarterfinals (6-0, 6-2) and goes to the half

Carlos Alcaraz has seriously revved up. Very perfectible for his entry into the running against Nicola Kuhn, much better, but forced to fight against Filip Krajinovic in 8th, the Murcian this time pressed on the mushroom during his quarter-final. Opposed to Karen Kachanov, Friday, the Spaniard completely rolled the Russian, yet dangerous on the format in two winning sets and on ochre. He left only two games in Muscovite (6-0, 6-2).

Accounting consequence: Alcaraz is still undefeated during the ATP 500 in this 2022 season. Winner in Rio at the start of the year, then in Barcelona in April, Alcaraz is aiming for the pass of three in Germany. He will play the Slovak Alex Molcan, the man who is rising at the moment. Marian Vajda’s student beat Borna Coric (7-6, 2-0, withdrawal) in the last quarter-final of the day.

To beat Karen Khachanov, Alcaraz recited his scales to perfection. Excellent behind his commitment, unplayable in return, Juan Carlos Ferrero’s protege set a hellish pace and always held his line. Opposite, the Russian could only see the damage. If there is better at the start of the second set, he bent on the first break point against him in this final act at 2-2. Alcaraz then unrolled to victory.