C.arlos Alcaraz does magic again. In a duel that seemed lost, he drew strength from weakness to turn the score around (2-6, 7-6, 6-3) against a Hurkacz who had minutes of authentic dominance. saving one match ballmanaged to get the audience out of their seats and, most importantly, find yourself again.
Alcaraz’s game start was a extension of doubts that he left in the previous rounds and in Toronto. Atypical, he didn’t seem himself. He was not comfortable with his volley and barely made an effort to resist Hurkacz’s continued attacks. With the 0-3 against In the first set the alarms seemed to go off.
He began scoring his characteristic volleys and imposing his rhythm on the court. The classic dropshots did not fit him, partly also due to the great level of Hurkacz. optimism faded with the incontestable serves of the number 20 in the world. With the 1-4, the set seemed uphill. The exchange of blows seemed to favor Carlos, who was not sure with the serve either.
Errors began on both sides, but the big serve, with several aces in between, continued to drive Hurkacz to take the first set. It will not take long for another break to serve to put a imperial 2-6, reflection of what happened on the court, in the first set.
This lack of energy carried over into the start of the second set. Hurkacz left no room for speculation with a blank game with his serve. Alcaraz gained confidence and matched the attitude on the track. A shot from behind raised the public and brought out his smile, for the first time in the match, but Hurkacz was still a wall. With the 1-1 and the possibility of breaking the serve, the Pole drew strength from weakness.
Already in the fourth game, with Alcaraz serving, we had match point. Left by Hurkacz, Alcaraz does not arrive and ends up on the ground, the Spaniard gets up and they collide in the net. Carlos’ illusion of finding the best version of himself was closed with each Hurkacz serve. The Pole, in one of his best moments of form, He dominated every shot.
Despite a moment’s doubt number 20 in the world, Alcaraz did not know how to take advantage of easy blows to break the rival serve with the 3-3 score. With Un 2-4 against in tiebreaker, Alcaraz showed why he is number 1 in the world. He turned the score around in a matter of seconds, raising the crowd from their seats and getting a second set that it seemed implausible.
Already in the third round, the pressure seemed to be on the Pole’s side. Alcaraz saved a match point, and that gave him energy to finish off anyone. With a 2-1 in favour, got into Hurkacz’s head, made him miss the easiest and came up with the most complicated already with him break completed, the rest was a mere walk.
Alcaraz reaches another final, fights again for the title in a gray championship, where He has not given his best version and has left more doubts than certainties. Saving a match point and raising the public, the most recognizable Carlos came out, the one who does not give the rival a choice. has found himself in the best moment. Only the final step remains before the US Open.
