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Key moments
Set 3: 5-3
Break confirmed. We're at 5-3. The Spaniard is one game away from advancing to the third round. Bellucci will have to risk everything he hasn't done in the match if he wants to stay alive in the set and have a chance of going to a tiebreaker.
Set 3: 4-3
THEY AWAKENED THE BEAST. CARLOS ALCARAZ BROKE, AND IT'S 4-3 IN THE THIRD SET. THE ITALIAN HAD SERVED CORRECTLY THROUGHOUT THE SET, BUT HE BEGAN TO HESITATE AND FALLEN MINDEDLY, UNTIL HE LOST IT.
Set 3: 3-3
It's 3-3. Carlos Alcaraz has gradually eased off his opponent's pace and is organizing himself with more space to rally with his return. The Spaniard hasn't played badly, but the Italian is doing better.
Set 3: 2-3
Bellucci continues his strong run and is having his best moments of the match. We're 2-3 in favor of the Italian. This third set has no break points, everything is very even. It's a very tense moment..
Set 3: 2-2
Carlos Alcaraz doesn't let his opponent's strength intimidate him and quickly makes it 2-2. The Spaniard must be very intelligent and know when to finish off Bellucci, because things can get complicated at any moment.
Set 3: 1-2
The match got interesting. Mattia Bellucci won his serve again and went up 2-1. The Italian slowly began to find his feet. This third set promises to be much more even and balanced than the previous ones, based on what we've seen so far.
Set 3: 1-1
End of the second set: Carlos Alcaraz (6-1)
In just one hour of play, Carlos Alcaraz took the second set 6-0. The world number 2 is getting closer and closer to the third round. So far, his opponent Bellucci hasn't entered the court. Completely lost.
Set 2: 5-0
Carlos Alcaraz broke for the third time in the second set. The Spaniard will serve to take the second set and go up 2-0. Only a miracle will save the Italian from a drubbing today.
Set 2: 4-0
We went up 4-0. This second set was played much faster than the first. Alcaraz served more effectively, making it harder for his opponent to break that deadlock.
Set 2: 3-0
This is a monologue. Carlos Alcaraz broke again and is now 3-0 up. It's been a little over 45 minutes. The Spaniard hasn't created a single break point for his opponent. The difference in physicality and speed is infinite.
Set 2: 2-0
Set 2: 1-0
We started the second set with a break from Carlos Alcaraz. After eight minutes, the Spaniard took Bellucci's serve again. The Italian is still not comfortable on the court and can't find a way to turn the game around.
End of the first set: Carlos Alcaraz (6-1)
27 minutes of SIMPLY exquisite tennis. Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz swept aside his opponent and took the first set 6-1. The Murcian is playing a beast.
Set 1: 4-0
Carlos Alcaraz breaks again and goes up 4-0. The Italian can't find an answer to the Spaniard's game. He looks increasingly lost. This first set is being taken quickly and is practically over.
Set 1: 3-0
Everything is happening so fast. The Spaniard is up 3-0. We've only played 10 minutes. Alcaraz constantly looks at his coaching staff and asks them not to let up on the intensity, much less the pace.
Set 1: 2-0
THE BEAST AWAKENED FROM THE START. Carlos Alcaraz broke Bellucci's serve. The Spaniard moved up a pass and started playing more aggressively with his return. The Italian needs to wake up and recover the break quickly.
Set 1: 1-0
0-0 and without any problems. The Spaniard won the first game of the match. I started quickly for Carlos Alcaraz. If he keeps serving like he has in recent weeks, he'll have plenty of room to easily win matches.
Friends, welcome to this exciting second-round matchup at the US Open. World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz of Spain faces Italy's Mattia Bellucci. This will be the first time they've faced each other on the professional circuit.
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It will be their first professional matchup, but not their first time playing against each other: Alcaraz defeated Bellucci at the 2020 Manacor M15 (formerly the ITF Futures tournament), a tournament for promising young players held at the Rafa Nadal Academy, where the Spaniard took the title.
"It was a difficult match. You feel like nothing depends on you, but on him and how he serves, how he plays from the back of the court," Alcaraz analyzed in a press conference.
"You have to be focused, make all the passes you can, and win every point he lets you play from the back of the court. It's very difficult to play against someone who doesn't let you play your game."
As expected, one of the questions posed to Emma Raducanu at her press conference following her second-round victory at the US Open was about her opinion of Carlos Alcaraz's haircut. The Briton didn't mince her words: "Tiafoe was too hard on him. Carlos is confident in his new hairstyle, and I support his decision. I think it looks great on him, and I like seeing him have fun with these things. It's not going to affect him on the court," her mixed doubles partner concluded.
In terms of their career trajectories, Mattia Bellucci has made significant strides from starting at No. 681 in the ATP Rankings to breaking into the top 200 and achieving a career-high of 101 in August 2024. He has notable wins over higher-ranked opponents, showcasing his potential to excel on the tour. On the other hand, Carlos Alcaraz has made waves as the youngest World No. 1 and year-end No. 1 in ATP Rankings history, making an impressive climb to the top spot at just 19 years of age.
Carlos Alcaraz, born on May 5, 2003, in El Palmar, Murcia, Spain, is currently ranked at No. 2 in the ATP Ranking, having previously held the top spot in September 2022. The 22-year-old has had an exceptional season with a remarkable record of 55-6 on hard courts, including capturing 6 titles. Alcaraz has also shown his prowess in Grand Slams, with a record of 78-13 and securing 5 titles.
Bellucci was leading in his opening round match against Juncheng Shang, 7-6(0), 1-6, 6-3, 3-0, when the Chinese player retired, sending his Italian rival into the second round.
Bellucci made his main draw debut in Flushing Meadows last season, which ended in a second-round loss to Christopher O’Connell.
- World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz sported a new haircut when he took on Reilly Opelka for the first time on tour. While the new haircut was generating a fair amount of interest on social media, it was business as usual for the second seed in his 6-4, 7-5, 6-4 takedown of big-serving Opelka.
- Opelka lived up to his reputation as one of the biggest servers on the men’s tour. The American served 14 aces, but his 9 double faults blunted the advantage those aces offered. Opelka’s 30 unforced errors were another nail in the coffin.
- The Spaniard was a cut above Opelka as he converted all three break point opportunities en route to his two-hour victory on centre court. Alcaraz now faces Mattia Bellucci in the second round. Alcaraz celebrated in a unique style at Arthur Ashe Stadium after his straight-sets win over Opelka.
Carlos Alcaraz:
- Alcaraz has a 55-6 win-loss record in the 2025 season.
- Alcaraz has an 18-3 win-loss record in New York.
- Alcaraz has won 76% of matches played on hard courts.
Mattia Bellucci:
- Bellucci has an 11-14 win-loss record in the 2025 season.
- Bellucci has a 2-1 win-loss record in New York.
- Bellucci has won 44% of matches played on hard courts.
- Ranked no. 65, the Italian got to the 2nd round after defeating Juncheng Shang 7-6(0) 1-6 6-3 3-0 ret..
- Mattia has a 22-25 win-loss record in 2025, 8-10 on hard (See FULL STATS). The Italian’s best result of the year was reaching the final in the Sumter Challenger.
- Last year at the U.S. Open The Italian had to surrender in the 2nd round 6-3 6-4 3-6 6-3 to Christopher O Connell.
Carlos, ranked second, reached the second round after defeating Reilly Opelka 6-4, 7-5, 6-4.
Alcaraz has a 55-6 win-loss record in 2025, with a 17-4 record on hard courts. His best result of the year was winning the title in Rotterdam where he beat Alex De Minaur in the final by 6-4, 3-6 and 6-2, in Carlo where he defeated Lorenzo Musetti in the final by 3-6, 6-1 and 6-0, in Rome where he beat Jannik Sinner in the final by 7-6 (5) and 6-1, at Roland Garros where he defeated Jannik Sinner in the final by 4-6, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (3) and 7-6 (2), in London where he defeated Jiri Lehecka in the final by 7-5, 6-7 (5) and 6-2, and in Cincinnati where he defeated Jannik Sinner in the final by 5-0.
Carlos Alcaraz is the second seed at this US Open.
Carlos Alcaraz made no mistake in his first match at this US Open against Reilly Opelka (6-4, 7-5, 6-4).
Carlos Alcaraz doesn't want to waste any energy in this second round.
Mattia Bellucci is ranked 62nd in the ATP rankings.
Mattia Bellucci has a 14-13 record on hard courts in 2025.
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Mattia Bellucci 6-1, 6-0, 6-3 in just over an hour and a half. The Spaniard played his best match of the season on hard court. His tennis and offensive performance today were simply spectacular.