The Murcian faces the second round in a match that is presumed to be more complicated against the South African, 177 in the ATP ranking
For the second consecutive match, the current tournament champion will face a rival with whom they have never seen their faces
After defeating in the first round Dominik Koepfer (6-2 and 3-2), who had to retire after spraining his ankle, the Murcian faces the second round in a match that is presumed to be more complicated against Lloyd Harris.
The South African tennis player, however, has seen his progression slowed down by a double operation on his right wrist, although it seems that he is recovering his best level after undergoing surgery twice last year season.
Harris is number 177 on the ATP lists and for the second consecutive match, alcaraz He will face a rival with whom he has never seen their faces. The South African, who beat the Argentine Guido Pellaby 7-6, 6-4 and 6-4, had his best season as a professional two years ago in the final in Dubai and the quarterfinals of the US Open, reaching 31st place, the best ranking of his career.
SCHEDULE AND WHERE TO SEE
The match will be held at the arthur ashe This Thursday, August 31. It is expected that the Alcaraz – Harris start around 01:00 Spanish time (7:00 p.m. local New York time). It can be followed in Spain through Movistar+, on the Movistar Deportes channel. In Latin America it can be seen through ESPN and Star+.