Alcaraz Saves Set Point, Advances to Round 3 at Paris Olympics

Carlos Alcaraz kept up his winning streak by beating Tallon Griekspoor 6-1, 7-6(3) on Monday, reaching the third round of the Paris Olympics. Carlos Alcaraz, who has won major titles at Roland Garros and Wimbledon this year, has won 17 of his last 18 matches and holds a 35-6 record this season.

He will face Roman Safiullin next for a spot in the quarterfinals. On Tuesday, Alcaraz will team up with Rafael Nadal in the doubles second round.

I’m not used to gambling doubles; I usually focus on singles, Alcaraz stated.But playing doubles is really special for me. I love it. The preparations can be a bit tricky, balancing singles and doubles, but I’m trying to do my best in both.

Alcaraz was in top form in the first set, with every shot and tactic working perfectly. However, the second one set became harder. The 21-12 months-antique needed to save a hard and fast point even as serving at 4-five.

Griekspoor, ranked No. 28 in the PIF ATP Rankings, observed his rhythm in the 2nd set and compelled Alcaraz: Paris Olympics.Before serving at 4-5, Alcaraz took a medical timeout for his adductor with physiotherapist Per Bastholt.

In that game, Alcaraz was just a point away from a deciding set. He played smart, moving forward and hitting a great drop volley that set up an easy forehand shot.

This pain is kind of normal for me. I’ve dealt with it before in my adductor, Alcaraz said. I know how to manage it, and I don’t think it’s serious. I’ll be ready for doubles tomorrow.

Alcaraz didn’t display any problems and closed out the suit in straight units, taking a 3-0 lead in his Lexus ATP Head2Head series with Griekspoor. The Spaniard transformed of his 3 smash points, even as Griekspoor couldn’t convert both of his two.

Norwegian Casper Ruud, a two-time Roland Garros finalist, confronted a hard suit against Italian Andrea Vavassori but got here lower back to win 4-6, 6-4, 6-3.Ruud will next face Argentine Francisco Cerundolo, who defeated Ugo Humbert 7-five, 6-7(five), 7-five.

After a difficult first-round fit, eighth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas effortlessly beat Daniel Evans 6-1, 6-2. Tsitsipas will play 12th seed Sebastian Baez, who received 6-2, 3-6, 7-6(3) against Benjamin Hassan, within the 0.33 spherical.