Defending Madrid Open CHAMPION Carlos Alcaraz successfully advanced to the third round of the Madrid Open.
Alcaraz, who returned to play following being absent for a month, recorded a 6-2 and 6-1 win over Alexander Shevchenko, Friday (26/4).
The world number three tennis player had no trouble achieving victory following suffering an upper arm injury which kept him from appearing at the Monte Carlo Masters and Barcelona Open.
“This month has been very difficult for me. After a lot of uncertainty, I finally returned to competing,” said Alcaraz.
“Today’s priority is to see my movements.”
“I feel good and I think I played quite well. I am very happy to be able to play once more in Madrid,” he continued.
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Wearing a protector on his right hand, the double Grand Slam winner dispelled any doubts regarding his condition by breaking early in the first set.
The Spaniard launched a relentless attack and broke once more to lead 4-1 in the first set.
The Indian Wells champion then ended the first set with a score of 6-2.
In the second set, Alcaraz made three breaks to end the match with a score of 6-1 in a little more than 1 hour.
In the third round of the Madrid Open, Alcaraz will face Brazilian Thiago Seyboth Wild, who beat Lorenzo Museti 6-4, 6-4. (AFP/Z-1)
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