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THE POINT OF THE GAME:
End of the game:
In a demonstration of exquisite tennis. Carlos Alcaraz defeated Andrea Vavassori 6-2, 6-1 in the round of 16 at the ATP 500 Rotterdam.
Set 2 | 5-1
Break confirmed! Up 5-1 and closer to qualify for the quarterfinals
Set 2 | 4-1
The level of the Spaniard is much higher! He takes again the service of his rival and the advantage is already 3 points ahead.
Set 2 | 3-1
Break confirmed! Alcaraz gave no advantages to his rival and with a high percentage of first serves, he won.
Set 2 | 2-1
The Spaniard prevails against his rival and takes away his service game, serving 2-1 up in the second set.
Set 2 | 1-1
Alcaraz equalizes the score, the Spaniard's service has been key.
Set 2 | 0-1
First game of the second set, the Italian starts on top in the set
Carlos Alcaraz | 6-2
FIRST SET FOR CARLOS ALCARAZ. The Spaniard won very comfortably
Set 1 | 5-2
ALCARAZ BROKE AND SERVED TO WIN THE FIRST SET
Set 1 | 4-2
Alcaraz won his service game without problems and at zero.
Set 1 | 3-2
The Italian has not had a good service game, but has managed to get away with it.
Set 1 | 3-1
He suffered a lot to win his serve, but Alcaraz managed to come out on top.
Set 1 | 2-1
The Italian put on the pressure and won his serve, after several break points saved
Set 1 | 2-0
Carlos confirms the break at zero, he had no problems to win his serve.
Set 1 | 1-0
ALCARAZ BREAKS! The Spaniard takes advantage quickly and looking to get back in the game.
The game starts:
The match will start with the Italian serving
Alcaraz prioritized playing on hard courts rather than traveling to the South American clay court tour, something that caused annoyance among tennis fans.
The players take the field:
LETS DO IT!
The winner of Alcaraz-Vavassori will meet the winner of the duel between Spain's Pedro Martinez and Denmark's Holger Rune, who will play next.
Andrea Vavassori has not even won 10 matches on the ATP circuit in singles.
Carlos Alcaraz and his ATP 500 titles:
Rio de Janeiro ATP 500
Barcelona ATP 500 x2
Queen's Club ATP 500
Beijing ATP 500
Barcelona ATP 500 x2
Queen's Club ATP 500
Beijing ATP 500
One of the favorites advances without a problem:
The Spanish claw:
“Head, heart and balls” is the phrase that Alcaraz has already popularized.
Who is Vavassori?
Andrea Vavassori is known for the Davis Cup 2024, where he was a regular in Italy's doubles duels alongside Simone Bolelli. The transalpine squad defeated the Netherlands in the final.
A lucky doubles player in singles:
Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz will face Andrea Vavassori, an Italian player ranked 317th in the ATP ranking. The Italian tennis player is, fundamentally, a great doubles player, a specialty in which he has focused in recent years leaving aside his career as a singles player.
Andrea Vavassori, previous statements:
“I'm really sorry for Felix, he's an amazing player and it was an honor for me to play against him. “This is the best indoor tournament of the season, so I'm grateful to be here, and I have to prove that we doubles specialists are also good singles players. I am very proud to be in this position. We'll see against Alcaraz, it's a great opportunity.”
#tbt The victory in the previous round:
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