Rome, May13 (BNA): World number two Carlos Alcaraz opened his Italian Open debut by overcoming a sluggish start to emergence with an efficient 6-4 6-1 second-round victory over unseeded Spaniard Albert Ramos Vinolas on Saturday in Rome. .
Alcaraz, champions of Barcelona and Madrid, chasing their fifth title in 2023 and fourth on clay before Roland Garros, overcame an early loss amid difficult conditions at Foro Italico to level the first set with a 2-2 draw.
Alcaraz, champions of Barcelona and Madrid, chasing their fifth title in 2023 and fourth on clay before Roland Garros, overcame an early loss amid difficult conditions at Foro Italico to level the first set with a 2-2 draw.
The 20-year-old, who played the first-round first leg, got another chance to break Ramos-Vinolas with a deft volley in an intense tenth game and took the advantage in the match when his compatriot finally cracked under pressure and served it up. Long forehand.
Alcars continued to build momentum and took a 3-0 lead in the second set against a fading Ramos-Vinolas, wrapping up the match on serve for 12 straight wins, according to Reuters.
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