The Spanish Carlos Alcaraz faces the American today sebastian korda for a place in the round of 16 Roland Garros 2022.
alcaraz, seeded sixth, comes into the match after having suffered against Albert Ramos, whom he defeated in five sets. For its part, Korda beat Gasket.
The match takes place (CET) on the Philippe Chatrier track, the most important at Roland Garros, with an almost full and a good temperature on the Parisian night. Perfect night for an intense game, in which he comes forward alcaraz thanks to an early break in the American’s second game. With high-level tennis on both sides, the Murcian has also managed to add the second to put the match on track.
Down two breaks, Alcaraz took the third set and victory to become the youngest player to reach the fourth round at Roland Garros since 2006.
For our part, this has been everything. Great day full of Spanish victories. Nadal, Zapata and now also Alcaraz passed. Tomorrow it’s Badosa’s turn, we’ll tell you live about 2:15 p.m.
What strength it has!
?? @alcarazcarlo03 dismounts Korda (6-4, 6-4, 6-2) and steps into the round of 16 in #Roland Garros.
– ATP Tour in Spanish (@ATPTour_ES) May 27, 2022
4-6, 4-6, 2-5
AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE FIRST! With the reverse, to become the youngest player to reach the fourth round of Roland Garros since 2006, when Novak Djokovic did it.
4-6, 4-6, 2-5
Incredible! Three match balls. The network has also helped this time.
4-6, 4-6, 2-5
0-30 What a repertoire Alcaraz has! Very good backhand cut to win the point.
4-6, 4-6, 2-5
And Alcaraz breaks the serve! It will serve to win the game.
4-6, 4-6 and 2-4
30-40 Korda’s life gets complicated. He missed the backhand long. The American laments. We have just passed the two hour game. This looks good for Carlos.
4-6, 4-6, 2-4
15-0 And he continues with luck on his side. Carlos hit the net, but this ball did cross to the other side.
4-6, 4-6, 2-3
Alcaraz game! Korda’s ball went down the baseline.
4-6, 4-6, 2-3
15-40 This time the net has sided with the Murcian. He hit Korda’s ball, it bounced and didn’t go to the other side.
4-6, 4-6, 2-3
15-15 News! Alcaraz’s volley missed. The ball did not cross the net.
4-6, 4-6, 2-3
Luck is on the side of the Murcian! She doesn’t know how, but he’s got her in and Korda hasn’t had time to pick her up.
4-6, 4-6, 2-2
15-40 Did you hit the net? Carlos asked it even before the ball hit the ground… the chair umpire says nothing…
4-6, 4-6, 2-2
the Murcian reaches all! Korda tried to move him to the back of the court but a good angle was opened with the backhand that he could not return and Florida.
4-6, 4-6, 2-2
How Carlitos celebrates it! He again has been patient, forcing Korda to fail. His ball did not go over the net.
4-6, 4-6, 2-2
This has got to undermine morale! Wow, how smoothly Alcaraz hit her to leave her voting near the net.