In his Wimbledon garden, Carlos Alcaraz did not leave the surprise and won in three sets (1-6, 4-6 y 4-6) al Amateur Oliver needs. The Murcian turned in 2 hours and 16 minutes to His consecutive triumph number 20, joining the select group of players (eight, with him) who have achieved such a streak in this 21st century. For Carlitos there are already more than 45 hours without losing in Wimbledon … and 14 victories in a row in grass, counting since he lost with Jack Draper at Queen's Club last year.
“It has been a great game of his, I love his tennis. I have had to play a great level, I am very happy with my tennis today, “he said at the foot of the track after achieving the victory. “Playing a British is not easy, but the public has been very respectful with everyone. I love playing with this atmosphere on this track and I have enjoyed it a lot,” he added, scratching a new applause from the Court Center.
It has been a great game of his, I love his tennis. I had to play a great level
After a few days of suffocating heat in England, the breeze and water arrived to Wimbledon. Everything returned to the natural order of things, and with it … also the victories of Carlos Alcaraz. The Murcian faced in the second round to the University Oliver Tavet (733 of the world), an amateur tennis player from northern London that returned to 'house' after making a career in American university tennis. And after a bright previous phase, he was looking for the miracle before the winner of the last two tournaments in the All England Tennis Club.
The first eight minutes of the game were already intense. It was the life that had a first game in which Ratet had up to three 'break' balls that he did not take advantage of. 1-6 on the first set (45 minutes) and, still, Many moments of glory for that of Saint Albans, who left everything on the track, took out a 'com', took his cheers, his 'highlights' and even saved two set balls to light the Court Center.
Oliver Trvet celebrates a point against Alcaraz.
Tarvet, with honors
Alcaraz did not want another four -hour match like Fognini but with the passage of the minutes Tavet was growing, and it was not a military ride. The University began to get more 'Winners' already feeling very confident to get on the network, moving very well in grass. Energy, of course, did not miss. A 733 in the somewhat misleading ranking because, remember, it is only due to the fact that I had played to date was ITF tournaments.
In fact, his plan was clear: play Wimbledon, live the experience in the best possible way and return to the United States for his fourth year of career. A situation, to remain amateur according to the rules of the NCAA, which was going to cause that of the 99,000 pounds from this tournament … could only claim $ 10,000 (to change), what is necessary to cover the expenses. What is clear is that When he sticks to the jump to ATP Tour, he will not do it wrong.
Carlitos resolved the second set with a break for 4-5 that later strengthened with his serve … but The Murcian has not yet released his best tennis in Wimbledon (He granted 11 breaks of breakage, although he improved the percentage of first compared to Fognini), and the third set showed it again: he broke for 2-3 … but Ratet replied for 3-3.
It was, however, an ephemeral hope for the British. If Alcaraz rose the level, he rolled his rival. He broke again and finished the game with his serve for 1-6, 4-6 and 4-6 final. Balance, meanwhile, 31-3 in grass for Carlos and to wait rival in third round from between Canadian Auger-Aliassime or the German Struff.
