Spanish Carlos AlcarazWimbledon champion, defeated the American 7-6(3) and 6-3 this Wednesday. Tommy Paulin a friendly match in front of more than 20 thousand fans in Monumental bullring in Mexico.
At 2,240 meters above sea level, the Murcian served well and defended well in crucial moments, clinching the first set in 47 minutes.
With little risk, both rivals clinched their points and set up a tiebreaker in which the world number two, supported by local fans, some with Spanish flags, was superior.
Paul, the world No. The Spaniard made another mini-break, he did not confirm it, but with the score 5-3 he broke again and secured the victory with his serve.
Magic @carlosalcaraz Online! ✨✨#TennisFestGNP | #Life is incredible | @GNPSeguros pic.twitter.com/M5QOAjxV49
— VNP TennisFest (@tennisfestmx) November 30, 2023
A different story unfolded in the second round, in which Paul was no longer the same, and Alcaraz maintained the high level of his tennis.
In the second game, the American fought back from two break points; However, the inning gave way in the fourth and Alcaraz cruised to victory.
Flawless in his serve, he won in one hour and 14 minutes.
Carlos Alcaraz wins #TennisFestGNP! 👏👏
🇪🇸 @carlosalcaraz 7. 6.
🇺🇸@TommyPaul1 6. 3. #Life is incredible | @GNPSeguros pic.twitter.com/qNMoJER49c— VNP TennisFest (@tennisfestmx) November 30, 2023
Alcaraz was very happy about his victory and celebrated it.
The altitude was a big challenge, but Tommy and I eventually adapted and scored incredible points, plus we had fun on the court.
Finally, the Spaniard spoke to the fans present and the square erupted.
OLEEEEEEE!! 🇪🇸 @carlosalcaraz #Life is incredible | @GNPSeguros | @laplazamexico pic.twitter.com/ijx64ajlJa
— VNP TennisFest (@tennisfestmx) November 30, 2023
First thing in the morning the Greek Maria Sakkarininth in the WTA rankings, she defeated the Dane with a score of 6-3, 6-4, also in one hour and 14 minutes. Caroline Wozniackiformer world number one.
In the first set, Sakkari did a good job at the net, in the eighth game he broke his opponent’s serve and, having confirmed his serve, won with a score of 6-3.
The fight was closer in the second round, in which they made several unforced errors and reduced the effectiveness of their tennis.
Sakkari struck in the third game, but did not confirm. In the ninth round, the Greek set the conditions with her backhand, broke Wozniacki’s serve and secured the victory with her serve.
(according to information from EFE)
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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