On the center court of Roland Garros the show was assured with the presence of the number 1 in the world, Carlos Alcaraz. But if it were necessary to confirm it, the Spaniard and his rival, the Japanese Taro Daniel (110th), scored a magical point in the third set of the match.
The duel was 6-1, 3-6, 5-0 and 15-30 for Alcaraz and the serve, in the hands of Daniel. The point painted for long when the Spaniard used the Great Willy, which seemed to decree the end in his favor. However, the Japanese responded with the same resource, which aroused the screams of the spectators who filled the stands of the stadium where Novak Djokovic will later play.
Well planted for that return, the Murcian had no trouble closing the point in his favor with a short touch that his rival did not reach. Finally, the set was also for him 6-1, so he is on his way to victory in the second round of the Parisian Grand Slam.
Alcaraz came to this tournament knowing that he will retain the number 1 ranking with winning the trophy that Rafael Nadal, winner in 14 opportunities, will not be able to defend. The quick elimination of Daniil Medvedev paved the way for him in which his greatest rival seems to be the always candidate Djokovic.
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