When two players with different game plans meet on the court in the dynamic world of tennis, where each match develops as a clash of playing styles, a spectacular story begins to take shape. This was the situation when Carlos Alcaraz and Ben Shelton recently squared off, with Alcaraz riding high on an amazing winning streak.
Alcaraz’s thoughts on Shelton’s powerhouse striking provided light on the unique dynamics that developed throughout their match, which the tennis community intently watched.
Alcaraz extends winning streak with Canadian Open victory
Following his recent victory over Ben Shelton in the second round of the Canadian Open in Toronto, Carlos Alcaraz praised Ben Shelton highly. Alcaraz, making his National Bank Open debut this year, defeated Ben in straight sets to move to the next round.
Shelton showed great resiliency in the second set despite Carlos easily winning the first. Ben had five aces to Alcaraz’s four, but Shelton made four unforced errors that cost him the match, losing 6-3, 7-6 (3).
Carlos reflected on the game in a post-game press conference and candidly acknowledged the difficulties Shelton’s aggressive playing style provided. Alcaraz acknowledged that Shelton’s potent ball striking made it difficult for him to establish a rhythm. He stressed how he likes to ease into the pace of tournaments with longer, more interesting rallies.
Aiming for growth and advancement in his tennis career, Charly closed with optimism, looking forward to further sharpening his performance in subsequent rounds, and expressing gratitude for the chance to play challenging opponents like Shelton.
Alcaraz overcomes Ben Shelton’s aggressive game
Carlos Alcaraz, the current world number one, began his quest to defend his U.S. Open crown by outlasting Ben Shelton in the Canadian Open. The 20-year-old encountered some difficulties at first on the Canadian hardcourt after his spectacular Wimbledon victory but ultimately prevailed 6-3, 7-6 (3).
The rising star increased his victory streak to 13 wins despite having a little bit of a rocky start, demonstrating his tenacity and talent on the court.
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In a taxing eight-minute opening game, the Spaniard’s resilience in the face of pressure was on display as he resisted break points. Despite not being at his best, Alcaraz managed to somehow remain in charge and profited from Shelton’s mistakes to take a 3-1 lead and go on to win the set.
In the second set, the match remained tightly contested, as neither player was able to generate many breakpoints. Carlitos occasionally showed signs of annoyance by pointing to his box and talking to himself. But in the tie-break, where he won four straight points to secure a 7-3 victory, his expertise really showed through.
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