Carlos Alcaraz Delights Fans with Spectacular Tokyo Open Performance
Carlos Alcaraz left observers in admiration during his quarter-final clash at the Tokyo Open, producing a display of pure tennis brilliance against American Brandon Nakashima.
The world number one made short work of Nakashima, winning 6- 2, 6- 4 in just one hour and 20 twinkles.
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Alcaraz dominated from launch to finish, dropping only eight points on his serve and keeping his opponent on the defensive throughout.
It wasn’t just about control; it was art. The Spaniard fired 39 winners and committed only 18 unforced errors.
In the decisive moment of the match, Alcaraz served at 5- 4 in the alternate set and delivered four inconceivable winners to seal the match.
“As I said, I tried to stay focused and play incredible tennis in the last game. It worked like never before, and I’m thrilled with my performance,” Carlos Alcaraz said.
The match started with a flourish. Alcaraz stunned the crowd with a before-the-reverse cacography cross-court winner.
Moments later, a forehand crosscourt winner landed further than a metre behind the baseline, taking the score to 30- 0.
A blitz at the net created three match points, and a final forehand down the line wrapped up the perfect finish.
Alcaraz converted three of seven break points and remained forcefully in control on the scoreboard. His forehand was nothing short of exceptional, while his flurries and serves rounded the rush.
He struck beforehand in the first set, breaking Nakashima’s serve in the opening game and adding another in the seventh to lead 5- 2. A service winner closed out the set.
The alternate set saw Alcaraz continue his grim pressure. A fifth-game forehand winner nudged him ahead, and although Nakashima saved three match points at 3- 5, Alcaraz responded with style to finish the match 6- 4.
The 22- time-old Spaniard now advances to the semi-finals, leaving suckers and pundits likewise marveling at his explosive shot timber and countenance under pressure.
Despite this triumph, the Spaniard has recently faced challenges with injuries, including a recent ankle issue in Tokyo that threatened his campaign.
