What a rally ended with an incredible shot from Carlos Alcaraz 🔥 Check out this @BetMGM Shot of the Day! @BetMGM | #MiamiOpen
Sensational Carlos ALCARAZ cruises past Roberto CARBALLES BAENA in Miami Open debut
ATPSunday, 24 March 2024 at 02:16
Carlos Alcaraz (No. 2) swept aside his compatriot Roberto Carballes Baena (No. 64) by 6-2, 6-1 in the Miami Open debut and continues his streak after winning the Indian Wells title. The 2-time Grand Slam champion is the top favorite of the tournament and had a spectacular performance to confirm his great present.
The Spanish duel was largely one-sided for much of the match. Alcaraz secured an early break and took a 2-0 lead within a few minutes of play. The difference in level between the two became evident throughout the set, with Alcaraz claiming a second break in the fifth game and then comfortably holding his serve to close out the set 6-2.
The 20-year-old player didn't give his opponent any chances and was aggressive with 8 winners and seven unforced errors, compared to Carballes' 11 unforced errors and no winners. Alcaraz sought short points and approached the net persistently with good results (13/15 points).
Without exerting too much effort, Alcaraz once again started the second set with a break and took a 2-0 lead. At that point, Carballes produced his best tennis, resisting and forcing more extended rallies, but simply couldn't match the level of the world No. 2.
In the fifth game, Carballes fought to hold his serve, but after 12 minutes, Alcaraz secured the second break of the set, practically sealing the outcome of the match. Without faltering on his serve, Carlos Alcaraz takes one more break and closed out the match 6-2, 6-1 and advanced to the third round of the Miami Open.
His next challenge will be against the winner of the match between the 33rd seed Jordan Thompson and the veteran Frenchman Gael Monfils.
claps 0visitors 228
Just In
Popular News
Latest Comments
- Renee Stubbs, stop the race baiting, you snow flake. Nothing badosa said was racist, and Paula, don't knee-jerk apologize for nothing.tennistim23-12-2024
- Rybakina is back!!
mandoist21-12-2024 - She sems to have a turbulent relationship with The Truth. Not even smartenough to make an excuse like "I severely twisted my ankle yesterday" -- then be seen shopping in some city next day while "recuperating"!mandoist21-12-2024
- Why do you even publish this TwatCaster's PATHETIC stunt for attention? There's plenty of reasons why imbeciles like him are 'talking' and people like Iga Swiatek are 'walking the walk'. Tennisuptodate should be above this tripe.mandoist16-12-2024
- If and when Political Correctness and gullible hearts over-rule BIOLOGY, the Human world begins its already seeming decline.mandoist15-12-2024
- The new generation has arrived and these guys need to do it with the left overs.
AceOfBase13-12-2024 - Every young, inexperiend CEO has "better" ideas (and friends to hire).mandoist12-12-2024
- What a load of nonsense. Emotional stress definitely didn’t cause her wrist or ankle injuries.Lyca10-12-2024
- Taylor Fritz 🎾 – the surprising third for many. 🎄 A great Christmas tree quiz question! 🎅✨MrAndreeva10-12-2024
- Simona Halep taking the axe out 🪓😮💨MrAndreeva08-12-2024
