ALCARAZ 2 – 5 DIMITROV* | 2nd SET (1-0)
The Bulgarian’s shot goes long, 30-15 for Dimitrov.
ALCARAZ 2 – 5 DIMITROV* | 2nd SET (1-0)
Dimitrov starts the game shooting for the set (30-0).
ALCARAZ 2 – 5 DIMITROV* | 2nd SET (1-0)
Dimitrov manages to break Alcaraz’s serve again. 5-2 for Dimitrov, which will serve to take the second set.
ALCARAZ* 2 – 4 DIMITROV | 2nd SET (1-0)
Dimitrov manages to get a magnificent right cross to qualify for another breaking ball (30-40).
ALCARAZ* 2 – 4 DIMITROV | 2nd SET (1-0)
Magnificent right hands from Alcaraz that cause Dimitrov to miss (30-30).
ALCARAZ* 2 – 4 DIMITROV | 2nd SET (1-0)
Alcaraz’s right goes long. The Bulgarian takes the lead in the game (15-30).
ALCARAZ* 2 – 4 DIMITROV | 2nd SET (1-0)
Alcaraz attacks to take the lead in the seventh game of the set, 15-0 for the Spaniard.
ALCARAZ* 2 – 4 DIMITROV | 2nd SET (1-0)
Blank game for Dimitrov. The rest was long for Alcaraz.
ALCARAZ 2 – 3 DIMITROV* | 2nd SET (1-0)
Dimitrov goes 40-0 very easily.
ALCARAZ 2 – 3 DIMITROV* | 2nd SET (1-0)
Dimitrov continues doing his thing. Another ace to start the game 15-0.
ALCARAZ 2 – 3 DIMITROV* | 2nd SET (1-0)
Alcaraz takes the fifth game of the second set! With magnificent serves he gets closer to the Bulgarian on the scoreboard.
ALCARAZ* 1 – 3 DIMITROV | 2nd SET (1-0)
Great backhand return from Dimitrov to avoid a blank game (40-15).
ALCARAZ* 1 – 3 DIMITROV | 2nd SET (1-0)
Alcaraz begins dominating the game with great serves, 40-0 for the Spaniard.
ALCARAZ* 1 – 3 DIMITROV | 2nd SET (1-0)
Win the game again Dimitrov! He had another big serve to win his third game of the second set.
ALCARAZ 1 – 2 DIMITROV* | 2nd SET (1-0)
The backhand goes long for Alcaraz, 30 even.
ALCARAZ 1 – 2 DIMITROV* | 2nd SET (1-0)
Great drop shot by Alcaraz to win the point after the fact, 15-30 for the Spaniard.
ALCARAZ 1 – 2 DIMITROV* | 2nd SET (1-0)
Alcaraz’s right goes long (15-15).
ALCARAZ 1 – 2 DIMITROV* | 2nd SET (1-0)
Alcaraz wins the third game, still losing by a game to two.
ALCARAZ* 0 – 2 DIMITROV | 2nd SET (1-0)
Dimitrov could not return Alcaraz’s serve, 30 all.
ALCARAZ* 0 – 2 DIMITROV | 2nd SET (1-0)
Dimitrov failed on the volley after the point he had won, 15-15 on the scoreboard.
ALCARAZ* 0 – 2 DIMITROV | 2nd SET (1-0)
Dimitrov confirms the break and goes 2-0 in the second set!
ALCARAZ 0 – 1 DIMITROV* | 2nd SET (1-0)
Alcaraz was full of momentum on the volley and the ball did not go over the net, an advantage for Dimitrov.
ALCARAZ 0 – 1 DIMITROV* | 2nd SET (1-0)
Incredible rest by Alcaraz to make it 40-40 and prevent Dimitrov from confirming the break.
ALCARAZ 0 – 1 DIMITROV* | 2nd SET (1-0)
Dimitrov finishes off Alcaraz’s lob and makes the score 30-15.
ALCARAZ 0 – 1 DIMITROV* | 2nd SET (1-0)
Dimitrov breaks Alcaraz’s serve in the first game of the second set. The Spaniard did not quite find his best tennis against the Bulgarian.
ALCARAZ* 0 – 0 DIMITROV | 2nd SET (1-0)
Alcaraz saves the first breaking ball, 30-40 for Dimitrov.
ALCARAZ* 0 – 0 DIMITROV | 2nd SET (1-0)
15-40, Dimitrov has three break points in the first game of the second set.
ALCARAZ* 0 – 0 DIMITROV | 2nd SET (1-0)
Dimitrov reacts and wins the next two points, 15-30 for the Bulgarian.
ALCARAZ* 0 – 0 DIMITROV | 2nd SET (1-0)
Alcaraz begins the second set by serving and winning, 15-0 for the Spanish tennis player.
ALCARAZ 7 – 5 DIMITROV* | 1st SET (1-0)
Alcaraz takes the first set! The Spanish tennis player overcame Dimitrov’s initial break and won the first set of the match 7-5.
ALCARAZ 6 – 5 DIMITROV* | 1st SET (0-0)
Dimitrov saves the first set point with a magnificent forehand over the line (30-40).
ALCARAZ 6 – 5 DIMITROV* | 1st SET (0-0)
Dimitrov’s delivery goes long, three set points for Alcaraz.
ALCARAZ 6 – 5 DIMITROV* | 1st SET (0-0)
Alcaraz reacts and takes the lead in the game, 15-30 for the Spanish tennis player.
ALCARAZ 6 – 5 DIMITROV* | 1st SET (0-0)
Dimitrov attacks well and takes the first point of the game after finishing off a short lob from Alcaraz (15-0).
ALCARAZ 6 – 5 DIMITROV* | 1st SET (0-0)
Alcaraz takes the game! The Spaniard takes the lead again by 6 games to 5 and is already thinking about winning the first set.
ALCARAZ* 5 – 5 DIMITROV | 1st SET (0-0)
Alcaraz pins Dimitrov with a forehand winner after a great serve, 40-15 for the Spaniard.
ALCARAZ* 5 – 5 DIMITROV | 1st SET (0-0)
Dimitrov’s delivery goes long, 30-15 for Alcaraz.
ALCARAZ* 5 – 5 DIMITROV | 1st SET (0-0)
Dimitrov fails to get over the net and Alcaraz makes the score 15-15.
ALCARAZ* 5 – 5 DIMITROV | 1st SET (0-0)
Alcaraz saves Dimitrov’s first set! The Spaniard has regained confidence and has played a spectacular game to give the Bulgarian the break.
ALCARAZ 4 – 5 DIMITROV* | 1st SET (0-0)
Two breaking balls for Alcaraz! The Spaniard makes the score 15-40 after another great point.
ALCARAZ 4 – 5 DIMITROV* | 1st SET (0-0)
Incredible point that Alcaraz has taken! He closes the point in his favor after a volley drop shot – which means 15-30 for the Spaniard.
ALCARAZ 4 – 5 DIMITROV* | 1st SET (0-0)
Another direct serve from Dimitrov to make the score 15-15.
ALCARAZ 4 – 5 DIMITROV* | 1st SET (0-0)
Alcaraz takes the first point of the game after a great forehand rally between both tennis players (0-15).
ALCARAZ 4 – 5 DIMITROV* | 1st SET (0-0)
Alcaraz takes the game to a blank and gains confidence for the vital game of the first set. Dimitrov will serve to take the first set.
ALCARAZ 4 – 5 DIMITROV* | 1st SET (0-0)
Alcaraz reacts and makes the score 40-0 after a direct serve.
ALCARAZ* 3 – 5 DIMITROV | 1st SET (0-0)
Dimitrov continues doing his thing and takes another game. The Bulgarian maintains the break and is 5 games to 3 ahead.
ALCARAZ 3 – 4 DIMITROV* | 1st SET (0-0)
Two direct serves from Dimitrov to make the score 40-30.
ALCARAZ 3 – 4 DIMITROV* | 1st SET (0-0)
Alcaraz goes wide after his shot bounces off the net (15-30)
ALCARAZ 3 – 4 DIMITROV* | 1st SET (0-0)
The first point of the game goes to Carlitos, Dimitrov’s ball did not go over the net (0-15).
ALCARAZ 3 – 4 DIMITROV* | 1st SET (0-0)
Carlos wins the game after serving and finishing with a volley! The Spaniard continues to lose by 3 games to 4.
ALCARAZ* 2 – 4 DIMITROV | 1st SET (0-0)
Great direct kick from Alcaraz to make it 15-40.
ALCARAZ* 2 – 4 DIMITROV | 1st SET (0-0)
Alcaraz’s ball does not go over the net and Dimitrov makes it 15-15 on the scoreboard.
ALCARAZ* 2 – 4 DIMITROV | 1st SET (0-0)
Dimitrov confirms the break after two serves that Alcaraz could not return (2-4).
ALCARAZ 2 – 3 DIMITROV* | 1st SET (0-0)
Alcaraz pushes so that the Bulgarian does not escape in this first set, 15-30 for the Spanish.
ALCARAZ 2 – 3 DIMITROV* | 1st SET (0-0)
Dimitrov takes advantage of his first break point and takes a 2-3 lead! We’ll see if he confirms the break in the next game.
ALCARAZ* 2 – 2 DIMITROV | 1st SET (0-0)
Dimitrov bravely attacks with a great forehand to qualify for his first break point (30-40).
ALCARAZ* 2 – 2 DIMITROV | 1st SET (0-0)
Great wrist shot from Alcaraz on the volley to counteract the Bulgarian’s attacks (30-30).
ALCARAZ* 2 – 2 DIMITROV | 1st SET (0-0)
Alcaraz wins a 22-stroke rally to make the score 15-15.
ALCARAZ* 2 – 2 DIMITROV | 1st SET (0-0)
Dimitrov ties the match at two games after blanking Alcaraz!
ALCARAZ 2 – 1 DIMITROV* | 1st SET (0-0)
Great rally of blows between Dimitrov and Alcaraz. The Bulgarian attacked well to make the score 30-0.
ALCARAZ 2 – 1 DIMITROV* | 1st SET (0-0)
Alcaraz takes the third game of the match! 2-1 for the tennis player from El Palmar.
ALCARAZ* 1 – 1 DIMITROV | 1st SET (0-0)
Alcaraz easily dominates his serve and makes it 40-0 after making Dimitrov run.
ALCARAZ* 1 – 1 DIMITROV | 1st SET (0-0)
Dimitrov takes the second game of the match.
Advantage for Dimitrov after sending him a magnificent right hand on the wrong foot.
Dimitrov saves the Spanish tennis player’s first two break points
ALCARAZ 1 – 0 DIMITROV* | 1st SET (0-0)
First break point for Alcaraz (30-40)
ALCARAZ 1 – 0 DIMITROV* | 1st SET (0-0)
Double fault by Dimitrov that makes the score 15-15.
ALCARAZ 1 – 0 DIMITROV* | 1st SET (0-0)
First game for Carlos Alcaraz. Great serve from the El Palmar tennis player that Dimitrov could not return.
ALCARAZ* 0 – 0 DIMITROV | 1st SET (0-0)
Dimitrov can’t get over the net, 40-30 for Carlos.
ALCARAZ* 0 – 0 DIMITROV | 1st SET (0-0)
15 -15 Alcaraz begins by sending a right hand that Dimitrov cannot reach and the second one escapes him.
ALCARAZ* 0 – 0 DIMITROV | 1st SET (0-0)
The round of 16 match between Alcaraz and Dimitrov begins!
Carlos Alcaraz has reached the round of 16 after suffering against Daniel Evans. However, the eliminations of Daniil Medvedev and Jannik Sinner On their side of the table they accommodate the path of the El Palmar tennis player.
Both tennis players now jump onto the central court in Shanghai to warm up!
Alcaraz faces an old acquaintance. The Spaniard and the Bulgarian have previously met three times, two of them in 2023. Dimitrov has not yet been able to beat Alcaraz.
Good morning and welcome to the narration of the match between Carlos Alcaraz and Grigor Dimitrov, corresponding to the round of 16 of the Shanghai Masters 1000.