2023-07-16 17:00:50
16:57
6-6, tie-break
It’s time for “Djokotime”. Carlos Alcaraz will face one of the most difficult tests on the circuit: playing a decisive game against the expert in the field.
16:56
30-30
Djokovic tries to take Alcaraz on the wrong foot, but the support of the Murcian is solid. The Serb makes a mistake with an uncrossed forehand.
16:54
16:54
15-0
Nice reflex from Djoko, the two men had gone to meet at the net. Alcaraz plays on the Serb who volleys backhand.
16:51
6-5, Carlitos game
Another good first from Alcaraz. The best raiser in the world bows.
16:51
40-15
Alcaraz serves hard on Nole’s forehand. The ball does not come out of the racket of Serb.
16:50
15-15
This second round delights the Center Court. The two players are the wipers in this new rally. Alcaraz forces Djokovic to foul.
16:48
5-5, Djokovic game
Another nice point. The band of the net is a service to Djokovic, the Serb takes the upper hand in the exchange while Alcaraz had gone to the net.
16:46
Of. Djokovic
Nole was loiiiiin, but Alcaraz’s hidden drop shot misses the net.
16:46
40-40
On the next point, Alcaraz rushes in, but the game is not over. Djokovic finds the net. Equality.
16:45
30-30
Point to replay, the challenge benefited Djokovic, who was late on the next racket stroke. The Serb avoids a set point to defend.
16:43
30-30
Alcaraz cracks Djokovic in the exchange. End of unbreathable set to come?
16:42
15-15
Alcaraz missed a great opportunity. Djokovic defends well at the net, but the court is rather open for Alcaraz. His cross back is ill-fitting.
16:41
0-15
Uncrossed forehand missed by Djokovic, from the second racquet shot.
16:40
5-4, Alcaraz game
The Murcian puts Djokovic under pressure, if that’s really possible. The Serb will serve to extend this round.
16:39
40-15
Another fall for Djokovic. Fortunately the Serb is flexible. Alcaraz hits him in this second set.
16:36
4-4, Djokovic game
No way for the Serb to let Alcaraz believe he has the upper hand in this set.
16:34
30-15
Djokovic can also launch rockets! The Serb pulls out a superb forehand slap from his racquet. Alcaraz must bow on this blow.
16:33
15-15
Arm wrestling from the back of the court. Alcaraz emerges victorious this time.
16:29
4-3, shutout
This is the first immaculate game for Alcaraz. He put the forms, between firecrackers in forehand and races of madness to resist Djokovic on the longer exchanges.
16:29
40-0
The Alcaraz missile. The Spaniard sent a meteorite forehand down the line.
16:28
30-0
What a rally, the public is on fire. Djokovic dived, but Alcaraz had the whole court available to finish with a volley.
16:26
3-3, Djokovic game
Alcaraz did not shine on the raise on the last points of this game. Djokovic equalized in the heart of this second set.
16:25
40-30
Led 0-30, Djokovic does not panic. He always uses the 25 seconds or more he has before serving to impose his tempo. Here he is in front of this badly embarked game.
16:22
0-15
Another point of fire. Alcaraz draws Djoko to the net with a drop shot, before piercing him.
16:20
3-2, Alcaraz is still in the lead in this 2nd set
The Spaniard plays more in Djokovic’s line. He tries less to shorten the points. If he lost his quickly acquired break, he is still alive in this second act, which has already lasted longer than the first.
16:18
Of. Alcaraz
The Spaniard does what it takes to be a crowd favourite. Another nice slid cushioning.
16:17
40-40
Djokovic hangs on. He forces Alcaraz to serve under pressure.
16:15
30-15
Alcaraz has regulated the risk-taking cursor. The final is balanced.
16:13
2-2, Djoko efface la menace
The Serb interacts a lot with the public he challenges since his break. He is on a mission.
16:12
40-40
What a rally! Alcaraz takes less risk…until a powerful forehand that takes the line. The rebound is high and bothers Nole, but he remains in the exchange. The Spaniard ends up cracking on an ill-fitting long line backhand.
16:10
30-40
Alcaraz is again in breaker position. Djoko’s second ball is a little soft, Alcaraz attacks and it pays off.
16:06
2-1, Djokovic breaks straight
Once again, Alcaraz tries the winning forehand. The ball ends up in the corridor, while Djokovic did not dominate the point, waiting for the error of the prodigy of El Palmar. Victorious cry of the Djoker in the direction of the public.
16:04
16:04
40-40
Despite a better start to the second set for the Murcian, Djokovic forces Alcaraz to play long and hard. The Spaniard puts too much on this forehand.
16:02
30-30
Success for Djoko. The band of the net deflects the Serb’s passing, Alcaraz is surprised and cannot play his volley.
16:01
30-15
This final is on! Attacks from Alcaraz, slips from Djokovic to defend, but on arrival, it is the Spaniard who wins the exchange.
16:00
15-15
Alcaraz anesthetizes the ball! A long-line backhand put him in a strong position in the rally. He goes up to the net and lays down a superb volley of amortization.
15:59
2-0, le break !
The second opportunity is the right one! A cross forehand from Nole in the corridor allows Alcaraz to break. The Serb served only 4 first serves out of 10 serves in this game. The Spaniard took advantage of it.
15:57
Equality is saved by Djokovic
The Serb regains his quality of service during the decisive moments. Alcaraz fails to return.
15:56
Av. Alcaraz, ball of break
15:55
40-40
Alcaraz is much more eye-catching in this second run. The public appreciates, the applause is more sustained for the Murcian.
15:53
40-30
Djokovic is recovering, despite a failed first serve.
15:52
15-30, what amortization from Djoko
On a volley of amortization, Djokovic prints an outgoing effect on the ball, while Alcaraz had played in the feet of the world number 2.
15:51
0-30
A lot of heaviness in this shot from Alcaraz to push Djokovic to the fault, despite a forehand placed in the center of the court.
15:48
1-0, Alcaraz game
The Spaniard is off to a good start, thanks to his serve.
15:47
30-15
Alcaraz is the first to serve. He plays with intelligence to put himself in a good position.
15:46
2
Novak Djokovic only committed two unforced errors in this first set.
15:45
6/1, the first is the good one, set Djoko
The length found by Djokovic constrained Alcaraz gave a smash ball to the Serb. No Djokosmash, the world number 2 is calm. He gets his hands on the first set in just 34 minutes!
15:44
40-0
Three of set balls! Djokovic always relies on the reliability of his first ball.
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