Alcaraz beats Ruud in final showdown before Australian Open

Before starting the match, which lasted one and a half hours, he commented, “The atmosphere is always great here. I have always felt the love of the people on this field, so I am very happy to play in front of you,” and said: The final of a series of charity events held since Monday was held. Grand Slam.

Murcian, who had a tight match against local players in one of these shows this Wednesday Alex De Minaur, The match started at half-throttle, with a smile from ear to ear, which stunned a large audience who took advantage of low ticket prices to watch the battle of two tennis players competing in the 2022 US Open final.

Ruud took a 2-4 lead in the first set after a break that prompted the Murcian to bring out his best repertoire.

Alcaraz scored in the next eight games after finding rhythm with his powerful forehand and maintaining his improved backhand, which he practiced with a few mistakes. perfect footwork.

After Ruud resumed serve and broke the streak, he raised his arms and smiled at the crowd. eight consecutive games Your opponent in the second round

“I have never beaten him in any official match, That’s why I was sure I could beat him in an exhibition match, but he’ll win this one too,” Ruud commented, making Alcaraz laugh.

“I’ve only played here twice, but I’m starting to notice people’s love. Sometimes I hear some noises on the street. ‘Let’s go to Carlitos’”, Alcaraz added in one of the brief interviews that took place during the accident:

The main hope of the Spaniards, who bypassed both Serbian Novak Djokovic (1) and Italian Jannik Sinner (4) in the draw, will open his way in the fight against the French master Richard Gasquet this Tuesday.

Gasquet is the tennis player he beat in their only match in the tournament. Umag He also claimed victory in an exhibition match against local Marc Polmans in a clash at the Kooyong Classic event in Melbourne in 2021.