Missed pass for the Spaniard who concedes a partial and then closes the practice. The no. 2 in the world leaves only 12 games to Fearnely, who had eliminated Kyrgios
Carlos Alcaraz shows that he has not completely overcome the concentration problems that characterized him in the last part of 2024. The world number three qualified for the round of 16 of the Australian Open by beating Nuno Borges in four sets – 6-2 6- 4 6-7 (3) 6-2 -, conceding a set to the Portuguese n. 33 in the world, who took advantage of the Spanish champion’s missed pass.
the match
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The match on the Rod Laver Arena seemed destined to end quickly, but Alcaraz, after winning the first two sets 6-2 6-4, suddenly shut down, becoming very foul and dropping his serve a lot. The Spaniard then played a terrible tie break, losing 7-3, and thus dragged himself to the fourth, before recovering and dominating 6-2. Alcaraz is in the round of 16 of the Australian Open for the second time in a row, now he will face the winner between Jack Draper and Aleksandar Vukic.
zverev flies
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No problem for Alexander Zverev. The world number two doesn’t even concede a set to his opponent. This time the “victim” was the British Fearnely, who had eliminated Nick Kyrgios in the first round: 6-3 6-4 6-4 the score in favor of the German, who now awaits the winner between Ugo Humbert and Arthur Fils. Victory also for Tommy Paul over the Spanish Carballes Baena in three sets: 7-6 (0) 6-2 6-0.
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