Alcaraz, without surprises in Rome

Óscar Belloch | 11 May 2025 | 22.41

Carlos Alcaraz at ATP Rome 2025. Photo: Getty

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Carlos Alcaraz is already in the fourth round of ATP Rome 2025 after defeating Laslo Djere in two sets lasting 1 hour and 43 minutes (7-6 6-2). The Spanish player did not show his best performance on clay, but when it was most expected of him, he did not disappoint, showing the fighter within to finish the match in just two sets. Additionally, the central court of the Foro Italico was packed, and the crowd's support helped him soar to the next round, where he will face Karen Khachanov.

The story of Carlos Alcaraz still has many unexplored scenarios, as the Spanish player has not yet claimed any ATP Rome titles, and in 2025, he is determined to snatch the crown from Alexander Zverev in a tournament where he is already in the fourth round without dropping a set, a significant accomplishment considering his opponents so far, who are clay court specialists like Dusan Lajovic and Laslo Djere. Alcaraz had previously faced Djere earlier this season at the Conde de Godó, where he prevailed 6-2 6-4.

- A challenging first set

Alcaraz struggled to find his rhythm on the court, making multiple errors with both his forehand and backhand, trailing 3-1 on the scoreboard. It was then when he stepped up, earning a break point that he capitalized on with a resounding "Vamos." From that moment on, he appeared much more comfortable and quickly moved to 5-4. However, he was up against a tenacious opponent in the slow conditions of Rome and did not easily shake off the first set. Just when least expected, Djere broke back, seemingly poised to clinch the set, but after a lengthy service game, he failed to confirm 7-5, and in the tiebreak, he was clearly outplayed by the Alcaraz tornado.

- Djere, hampered

Immediately after the first set, Laslo Djere had to call for the physiotherapist due to discomfort in his dominant arm, his right arm, which hindered his performance on the court. The Serbian player informed the medical staff that the discomfort had been bothering him since his participation in the Monte Carlo Masters and that it was severe pain in the elbow area. Despite receiving a massage and visibly being treated with kinesiology tape, Djere struggled in the second set.

- Swift victory

The player from Murcia sought to capitalize on Djere's condition, quickly establishing a 4-0 lead to set his sights on the next opponent, Karen Khachanov. At times, Djere did not appear to be experiencing physical issues, but between his decline in the second set and Alcaraz's momentum, the match ended with a resounding 6-2 result.

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