Carlos Alcaraz stunned Dusan
Lajovic at Rio Open and remains undefeated this year.
Former world No. 1
continues to show that he doesn't need adjustment time to show his best game,
and he recorded his seventh straight match win to reach the semifinal at the
Rio Open. The Spaniard already lifted the crown last week at the Argentina Open
in his first tournament of the year and shows his weapons to fight for a new
trophy.
Serbian Dusan Lajovic
take off the local Diego Schwartzman on first round and his compatriot Laslo
Djere in the round of 16. The 32-year-old lost last week to Carlos Alcaraz in
the quarterfinals in Argentina and now had to play the former US Open champion
again.
In the first set,
Lajovic found the first break in the 5th game, but the young star won 5 games
in a row to take the first set 6-4. Alcaraz had to improve throughout the game
because his rival this time had much more to say than in his last game.
The second set was much
more contested, with both players saving several break points against them. A
break for each player led to a set finale in which each had chances to take the
lead. World No. 80 got the break at 5-5, but the 19-year-old break back to
bring the set to the tie-break. In a tremendous display
of concentration, Alcaraz made the perfect tie-break and won without conceding
any points, to finish the match 6-4, 7-6(0).
In the semifinal, will
face the winner between Chilean Nicolas Jarry and Argentinian Sebastian Baez.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
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