Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz demonstrated his dominance on the court of the US Open, securing his place in the round of 16 after defeating the Italian-Argentine Luciano Darderi in a match that lasted only one hour and 44 minutes. The final score was 6-2, 6-4 and 6-0, evidencing the Spaniard’s superiority.
Alcaraz: A Firm Step in the US Open
Alcaraz, who had already shown an exceptional level in his previous matches, extended his winning streak in the “grand” tournaments, reaching 80 career victories. The 2022 US Open champion has the possibility of regaining the number one spot in the world ranking if he matches or surpasses Jannik Sinner’s performance in this tournament. This triumph marks Alcaraz’s 20th victory on the New York hard court, where he has only suffered three defeats in his career. His current performance is impressive, with 57 wins so far this year and a remarkable record of 42 wins and only two losses since April. In the first match between Alcaraz and Darderi, the Spaniard took control of the match from the start. He got the first break in the second game and dominated the first set, which ended 6-2 in less than 30 minutes.
Darderi managed to tie the score in the second set, but Alcaraz responded with a crucial ‘break’ in the tenth game, securing a two-set-to-zero lead. Alcaraz’s consistency in the “big” moments is evident, with a 48-0 record when winning by two sets. In the third set, Alcaraz sealed his victory in 26 minutes. Alcaraz expressed his satisfaction with his performance, highlighting his concentration and energy from the start of the match. “I just tried to start awake, I wanted to start focused, with energy, I think I started well, pushing him to the limit. I think I did well. I played great tennis, so I am very proud,” he stated.I feel good, I felt something that wasn’t working well in my knee, but after five or six points it was gone. I wanted to be fine, to finish well. I didn’t talk to my team, but I’m not worried about that.
Carlos Alcaraz
