Alcaraz

2022 - 6 - 27

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Carlos Alcaraz Survives Jan-Lennard Struff Scare, Wins Five-Set ... (ATP Tour)

Carlos Alcaraz battled back from two-sets-to-one down Monday to win a difficult opening-round match against Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff at Wimbledon.

With the fourth set moving to a tie-break, Struff looked on course for victory when he quickly took a 2/0 lead. Struff was aiming to earn his second Top 10 win at a Grand Slam, having upset then-World No. 7 Andrey Rublev at Roland Garros in 2022. The German quickly regained his stride in the third set, winning 100 per cent (13/13) of points behind his first-serve to lead again. The German looked to take the ball early as he dictated behind his forehand, firing 17 winners in the set to move ahead. "I don't feel the pressure because I don't rank myself as one of the favourites to win this tournament," Alcaraz said when discussing his title chances following his win. But Alcaraz is a different proposition now, having captured a Tour-leading four tour-level titles in 2022, with victory over Struff his 33rd match win of the season.

Carlos Alcaraz mimics Novak Djokovic as Spaniard battles back to ... (Daily Express)

Carlos Alcaraz is through to the second round of Wimbledon after beating Jan-Lennard Struff in five pulsating sets. Like one of his title rivals, ...

The Spaniard let out a scream as he looked to take the game to Stuff. A brilliant serve and volley to take it back to deuce. But Struff then claimed a crucial break with a beautifully-placed sweeping backhand to take the ascendency. But Struff is made of sturdy stuff and was making a fist of it, answering back straight away to level the scores. But Struff was answering in turn, winning all of his serves in the first eight games to make it 4-4. The young Spaniard's troubles on serve continued into the fifth but he dug his heels in to make it 3-2 after a lengthy deuce.

Carlos Alcaraz backs himself to upstage the icons at Wimbledon (Tennis365)

Carlos Alcaraz has backed his game to bring him success on grass and believes he can win Wimbledon this year.

- Wimbledon - Wimbledon - Wimbledon For me to move well on grass is the hardest thing. I’m trying to copy some things from the best ones. “I would say I’m able to play well on grass.

Carlos Alcaraz completes superb comeback win over Struff (TennisUpToDate.com)

Carlos Alcaraz faced the best possible version of Struff at Wimbledon and he was able to overcome it in a thrilling battle 4-6 7-5 4-6 7-6(3) 6-4.

He played a brutal point down 0-2 in the tiebreak that changed everything. He even took the lead and served out the 2nd set 6-4. Jan Lennard Struff brough the best version of himself to the court today and it was still not enough against the thrilling Spaniard. The German served well, returned well, attacked well and covered the net as if he had 10 arms but it was still not enough.

Alcaraz survives five-setter with Struff to reach round 2 (Tennis Majors)

Carlos Alcaraz won against Jan-Lennard Struff 4-6, 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (3), 6-4 (ATP)

The Spaniard was able to edge the match thanks to his serving. “I still don’t know how I serve [so well] today,” Alcaraz said. Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jan-Lennard Struff 4-6, 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (3), 6-4 on Monday afternoon and will face the winner of the match between Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor and Italian Fabio Fognini in the next round

Alcaraz survives five-set whirlwind to reach Wimbledon second round (Reuters)

It might not have been the workout Carlos Alcaraz was hoping for as he nursed a sore elbow but the Spaniard showed why he is considered to be the next big ...

Wimbledon 2022 - Carlos Alcaraz roars back to down Jan-Lennard ... (Eurosport.co.uk)

Carlos Alcaraz completed an epic five-set win over Jan-Lennard Struff at Wimbledon on Monday by the score of 4-6 7-5 4-6 7-6(3) 6-4.

Wimbledon That was until the ninth game, when Alcaraz found the break and roared with delight as he leapt up and down. Wimbledon

MEN'S ROUND-UP: Carlos Alcaraz provides glimpse of the future as ... (Daily Mail)

Not since Rafa Nadal circa 2005 has there been this level of excitement about a Spanish prospect, with fifth seed Alcaraz winning a five-set thriller ...

I had four days to get ready, so I was a little interested to see how I was going to play. Third seed Casper Ruud dispatched Albert Ramos Vinolas in straight sets and said: ‘I haven’t played much on grass this year. Third seed Casper Ruud dispatched Albert Ramos Vinolas in straight sets in the first round

Alcaraz survives five-set whirlwind to reach second round (Reuters)

It might not have been the workout Carlos Alcaraz was hoping for as he nursed a sore elbow but the Spaniard showed why he is considered the next big thing ...

For me ... (it) is more difficult to move on grass than the other surfaces." "I would say my level on grass has to improve a little bit. "Here everything (is) going faster. I don't know how I did this (hit 30 aces) as this is probably my best match serving. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com

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