Alcaraz prevents Nardi's resurgence

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Carlos Alcaraz was prevailing against a Luca Nardi who was growing stronger in the ATP Doha 2025. In a match that the Italian turned around well into the second set when it seemed everything was settled, showing his best version to push the Spanish player to the edge. Despite that brilliant display, the Spanish player thwarted the comeback by once again exerting his dominance from the first set, securing his spot in the quarterfinals. Alcaraz confirmed the victory with a score of 6-1, 4-6, and 6-3 in nearly two hours of play.

Winner after winner came off Alcaraz's racket with a high level of accuracy, making an impressive start against a somewhat nervous Luca who made errors that kept him from getting into the match. With confidence and seriousness, without losing focus, the Spanish player increased his control on the court, dominating from the baseline and playing at a different pace, leaving his opponent without answers.

Alcaraz loses focus and Nardi bounces back

The positive sensations on the court allowed him to play with an extra touch of creativity, using drop shots and occasional net approaches, also prompted by a Nardi who tried to loosen up after losing the first set. Although he showed more freedom, Alcaraz prevented him from stringing too many points together, displaying a wide range of tennis that continues to impress.

The exchanges prolonged, with Luca reaching a spectacular level both with his serve and direct returns, finding seemingly impossible openings, taking advantage of his opponent's uncertainties. In just a few minutes, Luca went from trailing 1-4 in the second set to having it in his hands, clenching his fist to express his clear intentions. From almost accepting defeat, to being a set away from the next round.

Lowering his intensity, errors resurfaced on the Italian's racket, conceding a break to a serious-looking Alcaraz who released a celebratory shout. While now the Spanish player had control, the Italian continued to surprise Alcaraz, who even extended his hand in respect for his opponent's remarkable talent. Regaining the rhythm from the first set, the Spanish player eventually sealed a victory that had become overly complicated.

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