Hey there, fellow tennis enthusiasts It’s your girl Mia Johnson-Carter here, living the dream in Miami. I’m super excited to share some awesome news with you all about Carlos Alcaraz’s winning start at the ATP 500 event in Beijing.
Carlos Alcaraz, the world no. 3, kicked off his campaign at the ATP 500 event in Beijing with a convincing 6-4, 6-4 victory over Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard. This win marks Alcaraz’s 44th victory of the season and is a testament to his strong form heading into the tournament. The match was closely contested, with Alcaraz defending all three break points and stealing the rival’s serve twice in both sets to seal the deal.
The Spaniard’s service game was impeccable, with him serving well outside one loose game. He landed 18 winners and 15 unforced errors throughout the match, showcasing his impressive skill and strategy. Mpetshi Perricard struggled behind the second serve and missed his chances in the closing stages of the opening set, which ultimately cost him the match.
Alcaraz took charge early on by breaking Mpetshi Perricard’s service after the Frenchman’s backhand error. He then held his serve at 15 in game two after a forced error from his opponent. The Spaniard squandered a 40-0 lead in the fourth game but held after a deuce, targeting Mpetshi Perricard’s backhand and staying in front.
In the second set, Alcaraz secured another break after Mpetshi Perricard’s forehand error, opening up a set and a break advantage. He served well in subsequent games and forged a 4-2 lead with winners in game six. Despite Mpetshi Perricard’s efforts to prolong the battle, Alcaraz served for the win at 5-4 and held at love with a forced error, booking his place in the second round.
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