The Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraznumber 2 in the ATP ranking, He beat Serbian Novak Djokovic this Wednesday 4-6, 6-4 and 6-4number 1 in that world ranking, during an exhibition match held in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) that lasted almost two hours.
The intense start on the hard court of the Kingdom Arena saw an early break by Alcaraz, consolidated to lead 2-0. But Djokovic turned the score around after having threatened his opponent’s first two serves, breaking in the second (2-3) thanks to his deep returns.
The alternations continued with a 0-30 in the sixth game and which the Murcian raised, who immediately enjoyed a 0-40, ultimately unsuccessful. Now without problems when serving, The one from Belgrade took the lead in the first round (4-5)which he then grabbed with a blank ‘break’.
However, the El Palmar player was fluid and started the next set well, as he broke ‘Nole’s’ serve at the first opportunity he had and skillfully maintained that advantage in the subsequent games, conceding a single break point. ‘, which he also saved.
In the third and decisive set, the Serbian soon gave ground with a break (2-1), from which he recovered in the sixth and highly contested game (3-3). Having been very close to 4-1, being stalked at that moment by his rival did not discourage Alcaraz, who broke again in the ninth (5-4).
The first edition of the Cup that bears his name
Then, The one from El Palmar buttoned up the white set and delighted Riyadh. After this victory, Alcaraz will meet again with the Murcian public this Thursday thanks to the celebration of the first edition of the Carlos Alcaraz Cup, a tournament that bears his name and is organized by the Autonomous Community and the Tennis Federation of the Region .
The objective is, as indicated by the regional government in a press release, “to convey to the El Palmar player the affection and gratitude of his land in a Christmas day of celebration and family coexistence that will feature music, dance, spectacle and, above all, tennis.”
It will be the first time that Alcaraz, winner of six titles in 2023, plays a match in the Region of Murcia since reaching the top of tennis. Despite his busy schedule, the 2023 Wimbledon champion will star in this other exhibition, aimed especially at children.
2023-12-27 18:49:38
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