2024-01-16 20:57 United Daily News reporter Zeng Siru/Reporting in real time
Carlos Alcaraz, the Spanish “little bull” ranked No. 2 in the world, welcomed the first match of the Australian Open at the Center Court today. He faced French veteran Richard Gasquet, the third oldest player in this year’s men’s singles tournament. , although “Little Man Bull” was forced to “grab 7” in the first set, it showed its suppressive power after seizing the first set. In the last two sets, it only allowed its opponent to win 3 games, 7:6 (7:5), 6 :1, 6:2 to welcome victory.
The 20-year-old Alcaraz missed the Australian Open last year due to injury, but he reached at least the semi-finals in three consecutive Grand Slams. He won the Gold Cup at Wimbledon and won the US Open championship in 2022. He is the most popular player in the tennis world.
Participating as the second seed this year, Alcaraz’s first match was scheduled for the finale of the Central Court on the third day of the Australian Open. He and Jasgay, who had participated in the Australian Open in 2003, faced off head-on. In the first set, both sides guaranteed serve. Alcaraz After falling behind 4:5, Si “grabbed 7” and scored 3 points in a row to take the lead. He immediately broke serve in the second set and won 4 consecutive games in the third set. Finally, at the end of the 5th match, he called out “Goodbye Aisi” ”, won the second round ticket in a straight 3 draw.
After returning with a strong performance, Alcaraz smiled and said: “This is my third time playing here. I have said before that I had a good trip before. I enjoyed it very much and I feel very good today.”
His opponent, Jasgay, is the third veteran player in this year’s Australian Open men’s singles tournament, second only to the 38-year-old Swiss star Stan Wawrinka and his compatriot Gael Monfils. Although he failed to break through “Baby Bull”, he still received a round of applause when he left the field, and Alcaraz also praised his opponent.
“He is a great person, a very good person. We don’t communicate much, but he is a great person and a very good player.” Alcaraz said.
Spanish “Battle Bull” Alcaraz.Reuters
“Little Man Bull” has participated in the Australian Open twice in the past, with his best result being in the third round in 2022. This year he has made a strong start and will meet Italian Lorenzo Sonego in the second round.
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