Alcaraz is firing on all cylinders in the Australian summer

We delve into the depth of Alcaraz's debut in the 2025 Australian Open against Shevchenko.

Diego Jiménez Rubio | 13 Jan 2025 | 11.11
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Carlos Alcaraz's chronicle against Shevchenko at the 2025 Australian Open. Photo: gettyimages
Carlos Alcaraz's chronicle against Shevchenko at the 2025 Australian Open. Photo: gettyimages

Comfortable triumph that brings enormous confidence. Carlos Alcaraz laid the foundation in his quest to build a path to glory in this 2025 Australian Open, defeating Alexander Shevchenko in straight sets, who put up a tough fight in a tense second set. The final result was 6-1, 7-5, 6-1 in favor of the player from Murcia.

There are no easy matches in a Grand Slam, and there is no room for distraction as every minute on the court that can be saved will have an impact later. With this mindset, Carlos Alcaraz made his debut in this 2025 Australian Open where many expectations lie. The young player from Murcia faces a historic moment in tennis, an event where Alexander Shevchenko has experienced firsthand the high level of play from the Spaniard after some structural changes in his game.

Right from the start of the first set, it was evident that Alcaraz was not willing to make any concessions. Despite some doubts with his serve after subtly changing his mechanics, the Spaniard dominated the court with his speed, outplaying Shevchenko who struggled to find his rhythm.

- Alcaraz finished with 38 winners and 26 unforced errors

Everything seemed to be going smoothly until the second set, when Carlos took a break advantage, specifically leading 3-1. At that moment, he experienced one of those lapses against which he fights so hard. He lost three games in a row but then halted the slide with a determined champion's reaction, not so much due to skill but due to tactical order. This appears crucial for minimizing these lapses, both in number and duration.

The third set was the finishing touch for Shevchenko, who surrendered in the face of his opponent's solidity. Carlos Alcaraz ended the match with positive sensations, significantly improving his serve and quickly resolving an exciting debut. There is still a long way to go in this 2025 Australian Open, but starting on such a good note creates high expectations for the player aiming to become the youngest to complete the Grand Slam.

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