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Alcaraz Overcomes First-Set Loss to Reach US Open Third Round
Carlos Alcaraz played Jaime Faria at the US Open in New York.
Faria won the first set, which gave him an early lead.
Alcaraz then changed his approach and played much more strongly.
He won the next three sets without letting Faria recover.
The final score was 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2.
Alcaraz had 43 winners during the match.
He is now through to the tournament’s third round.
His next opponent will be Wu Yibing of China.
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jaime Faria 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2 in New York.
Faria, ranked No. 72, took the opening set with powerful serving.
Alcaraz responded by winning eight consecutive games and five straight breaks.
The defending champion struck 43 winners and converted seven of 12 break points.
Alcaraz will play China’s Wu Yibing in the third round.
- Who
- Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jaime Faria of Portugal; Alcaraz advanced.
- What
- Alcaraz won a four-set match to reach the US Open third round.
- Where
- Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York.
- When
- Wednesday, during the US Open tournament.
- Why
- Alcaraz is continuing his title defense and comeback after a wrist-injury layoff.
Key facts
- Match score
- Alcaraz defeated Faria 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2.
- Match duration
- The match lasted two hours and 40 minutes.
- Next opponent
- Alcaraz will face Wu Yibing of China.
- Key statistics
- Alcaraz hit 43 winners to Faria’s 27 and converted seven of 12 break points.
- Tournament status
- Alcaraz reached the US Open third round while defending his title.
- Injury comeback
- The reports describe Alcaraz as returning after a wrist-injury layoff of about four to nearly five months.
Quotes
Carlos Alcaraz
Spanish tennis player and defending US Open champion
“Against someone like Jaime, who serves at 140-141 miles per hour every time, you have to try and be focused and calm. I told myself good things are going to happen. I just had to stay there all the time.”
firstpost.com
“It was a tough match. I was feeling great, but I was in a rush, and I didn't take time, and it cost me a break (in the first set).”
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