Alcaraz never tires of winning

Spanish displayed an outstanding version of play in its debut in Shanghai, overwhelming a Shang that appeared without arguments.

Diego Jiménez Rubio | 5 Oct 2024 | 07.57
twitter tiktok instagram instagram Comentarios
Preferir Puntodebreak en Google
Carlos Alcaraz defeats Shang in Shanghai 2024. Photo: gettyimages
Carlos Alcaraz defeats Shang in Shanghai 2024. Photo: gettyimages

Streaming ATP Halle live tennis
🎾 Terence Atmane vs Martin Landaluce
  1. Sign up with Bet365 here
  2. Make your first deposit of at least €5
  3. Go to the “Live” section and watch every match
Watch the match on Bet365

There is no weapon more powerful than confidence. This was demonstrated by Carlos Alcaraz in his debut at this ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai 2024, where he displayed astonishing clarity of ideas and tennis fluency, following a great success in Beijing that he now aims to replicate in this event. He defeated Juncheng Shang with a 6-2 6-2 victory, who tried everything but could not find a way to discomfort the man from Murcia.

Floating on the court, enjoying every moment on it, and providing a religious experience to all of us who enjoy his tennis. Carlos Alcaraz is a feast for the eyes when motivated and inspired as he is on this Asian tour. There were high expectations to see how he would perform in his debut at the ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai 2024, having had hardly any time to acclimate to the tournament conditions after reigning in Beijing. Juncheng Shang realized that the Spanish player had no issues.

From the beginning of the first set, it was clear that there was no trace of a hangover from his success in Beijing. Alcaraz took to the court determined to dominate, knowing that in a tense and close match, accumulated physical and mental fatigue could surface. He sought a victory through abrasion and managed to find exactly that from the start. Fluid in his forehand, very fast in his movements, and able to control every point, the man from Murcia neutralized the game of a promising Shang, who saw himself without a chance to play his usual style.

- Alcaraz responded firmly to Shang's attempts to react

The script remained the same in the second set, where the young local player surrendered his serve in the third game. It was here that he showcased his potential as a future top player, significantly raising the level in the following minutes. Against any other player, he might have found comfort in the scoreboard, but Alcaraz held his ground, saved a break point, and managed to subdue his opponent's comeback. He emerged strengthened from that situation, and the outcome was no longer in doubt.

A solid and consistent victory on which to continue building towards glory in this ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai 2024. Avoiding this initial challenge was crucial, now having a whole day of rest to prepare for the next match against a Yibing Wu who will take to the court with nothing to lose. Carlos Alcaraz continues his journey in China, aiming to sustain an unbeatable streak of form and results that could be decisive for his season's end.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz no se cansa de ganar