With the roof closed due to the rain, Carlos Alcaraz secured his first victory at these Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The Spanish player defeated Hady Habib with a score of 6-3 and 6-1 in 1 hour and 12 minutes of play. Although there were moments of slight hesitation, Carlitos showed determination when needed to overcome the initial challenge.
Carlitos' relaxed attitude minutes before in the dressing room contrasted with the serious demeanor of a focused Habib. Although the start seemed relaxed, the Lebanese player saw an opportunity, but the Spanish player reacted immediately to shut the door on his opponent. After this initial warning, the player from Murcia stepped up, leading the audience to support Hady once he appeared on the scoreboard.
Alcaraz finishes on a high note
The world number three's spirits remained high, keeping the intensity and motivating himself with a "Vamos" at every moment. Habib raised his tennis level mid-first set, but Alcaraz held steady. Despite a brief moment of doubt with his serve, the player from Murcia maintained a lead over his opponent, loosening up his arm and gaining confidence in his racket.
Controlling the power of his shots and dictating the ball's pace, Carlitos made a strong statement to edge closer to victory. Precise on all areas of the court, the Spaniard ended the match with a spectacular passing shot over the Lebanese player, concluding the encounter on a positive note overall.
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