Tennis star Carlos Alcaraz had a stellar start to the Monte Carlo Masters 1000 tournament. The 21-year-old tennis sensation defeated Francisco Cerundolo in the second round of the prestigious event with a scoreline of 3-6, 6-0, 6-1. He is now set to have a daunting task lying ahead of him, as Alcaraz will be meeting star player Daniel Altmaier. The duo will be looking to steal the quarterfinal berth in this game, with Alcaraz holding a strong chance to do so.
Carlos Alcaraz failed to get the fine start as he was seen trailing in the opening set, with the Argentine star sealing the first set. However, the four-time Grand Slam winner staged his remarkable comeback in the second set with some breathtaking shots to level up the thriller. The star player dominated the clay court to thwart the 26-year-old out of the ATP 1000 Masters in the third and deciding set.
Carlos Alcaraz was seen hitting backhand volleys in the game, which captured fans' attention during his magnificent win over Francisco Cerundolo. The Spaniard's groundstrokes showcase his ability to hit the shots under pressure situations. The fans were thrilled to bits after witnessing such a stellar display.
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Francisco Cerundolo opens up on facing Carlos Alcaraz in the second round
Just a day ago, Cerundolo spoke about his emotions about facing Carlos Alcaraz in the second round. The Argentine said that after losing the last two matches against him, he might be lucky in the third round. However, this has shattered after the 21 year old star thwarted him in Round of 32.
Cerundolo remarked, "Maybe the third time I am lucky. I’m not sure I have more chances to beat him now—he’s great on all surfaces. Maybe third time’s the charm—I’ll need some luck," acknowledging the challenge ahead.
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