Carlos AlcarazSpanish tennis player, advanced to Cincinnati tournament quarterfinalsin the United States, seventh ATP Masters 1,000 of the season, after getting rid this morning of the Croatian Marin Ciic 7-6(4) and 6-1to now look for the semifinals against the British Cameron Norrie.
The one from Murcia, who at only 19 years old is the fourth youngest semifinalist of the North American pageant since Andy Murray in 2006, continues to live based on struggle and insistence that earned him to sign a balance of 17-3 the Masters 1,000 so far this course 2022.
After being crowned Madrid e Indian WellsAlcaraz aspires to win a triplet in Cincinnati, a tournament where only Carlos Moya and Rafael Nadal They have achieved glory for Spain. Also, it could outperform Nadal and Zverev and take the position two of the ATP ranking to be crowned in the United States.
The game started with ‘Carlitos’ breaking his opponent’s serve in the first game of the match, and even had the opportunity to close the set twice with a 5-4, but three double faults They dragged out the fight. The set had to be decided in the break, where the player from El Palmar knew how to defend his advantage and won the sleeve.
For the second part Alcaraz already showed much more confidencebreaking Cilic’s first serve and saving two break points. After an hour and 40 minutes of play, eight ace serves and 83% of points wonthe Spanish closed the contest.
His rival in the quarterfinals will be the British Cameron Norriewho defeated the American Ben Shelton6-0 y 6-2.
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(With information from Europa Press)
