In Buenos Aires, Carlos Alcaraz, the defending champion and top seed, made a strong start to his clay-court campaign at the Argentina Open. Facing Camilo Carabelli in his first clay-court match of the season, the 20-year-old Spaniard displayed his class and resilience to secure a 6-2, 7-5 victory and advance to the quarterfinals.
Despite facing an early deficit in the second set, trailing 2-0 against his Argentine opponent, Alcaraz remained composed and mounted a comeback. Reflecting on his performance, Alcaraz acknowledged feeling nervous at the outset, particularly with the crowd rallying behind Carabelli. However, he expressed satisfaction with his performance, especially given the circumstances of playing on clay for the first time since the French Open.
Looking ahead, Alcaraz is poised to face Italy’s Andrea Vavassori in the quarterfinals, who defeated Laslo Djere of Serbia in straight sets, 6-4, 7-5. The upcoming match presents another opportunity for Alcaraz to showcase his skill and continue his quest to defend his title at the Argentina Open.
Meanwhile, second-seeded Cameron Norrie experienced a setback in his campaign, falling to Federico Coria of Argentina in a hard-fought battle. Despite his efforts, Norrie succumbed to a 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 defeat, relinquishing his hopes of replicating last year’s runner-up finish.
Coria’s victory sets up an intriguing quarterfinal clash, where he will face the winner between two more Argentine players, Sebastián Báez and Luciano Darderi. With the Argentine contingent showing strong form on home soil, Coria will be eager to capitalize on his momentum and continue his pursuit of success in front of the passionate local fans.
In addition to their participation in the Argentina Open, both Alcaraz and Norrie are slated to compete at the upcoming Rio Open in Brazil later this month. The tournaments offer valuable opportunities for players to gain valuable experience and accumulate crucial ranking points as they navigate the demanding clay-court season.
As the action unfolds in Buenos Aires, fans can expect more thrilling encounters and captivating performances from the talented field of players vying for glory at the Argentina Open. With Alcaraz leading the charge as the defending champion and top seed, the tournament promises to deliver plenty of excitement and drama as it progresses towards crowning a new champion.
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By- Sahiba Suri