Carlos Alcaraz is the Spanish number one and acts as such. He did it once again in his Davis Cup quarterfinal match against the Netherlands. With all the pressure of being forced to win, as a consequence of Rafael Nadal's defeat with Botic van de Zandschulp, the Murcian has taken a step forward. He has put an end to Tallon Griekspoor's resistance, 7-6(0) and 6-3.
At 21 years old, Carlitos is the clear example of a patriot, of feeling the colors. Of the six singles matches in the highest competition for countries, he has won five. The last of them was this Tuesday, in a dedicated Martín Carpena from Málaga.
Alcaraz dressed as Nadal to equalize the tie and take the outcome to the doubles. Juan Carlos Ferrero's pupil will once again jump onto the indoor fast track to join Marcel Granollers. The formula was already successful in the group stage in Valencia. The two of them beat Jakuk Mensik and Adam Pavlasek.
MÁLAGA, 11/19/2024.- The Dutch tennis player Tallon Griekspoor in his match against the Spanish Carlos Alcaraz, second match of the quarterfinals between the teams of Spain and the Netherlands, this Tuesday at the José María Martín Sports Palace Carpena of Malaga (Andalusia). EFE / Daniel Pérez.Daniel Perez
The tennis player from El Palmar He solved a first set that had been complicated with a 4-2 in favor of Griekspoor. His would be eight of the next 10 games. The champion of four majors signed the perfect tie break, adding seven points and leaving his rival at zero.
The visiting number one had already lost with Alcaraz in the previous four. To find the most recent one you had to go back to the round of 16 in Beijing.
The second set started with a 3-0 for the Spanishwho put in the lead (played 1 hour and 25 minutes) and was able to save energy for the doubles that will qualify for the semi-finals. At 21 years old, Spain is in good bad times.
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