sport news MEN'S ROUND-UP: Carlos Alcaraz provides glimpse of the future as Spaniard ... trends now
sport news MEN'S ROUND-UP: Carlos Alcaraz provides glimpse of the future as Spaniard ... trends now
MEN'S ROUND-UP: Carlos Alcaraz provides glimpse of the future as talented young Spaniard overcomes Lennard Struff in five-set thriller Exciting Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz overcame Lennard Struff in a five-set thriller Alcaraz's compatriot Alejandro Davidovich Fokina surprised Hubert Hurkacz Elsewhere, third seed Casper Ruud dispatched Albert Ramos Vinolas
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There is no escape from Carlos Alcaraz, the youngest man in the draw who gave those on Court 1 their money’s worth on Monday.
Not since Rafa Nadal circa 2005 has there been this level of excitement about a Spanish prospect, with fifth seed Alcaraz winning a five-set thriller against Jan-Lennard Struff in four hours and 11 minutes.
While those who forked out for a Court 1 ticket may have initially looked at the Centre Court line-up with envy, they were treated to a glimpse into the future in the form of 19-year-old Alcaraz. The world No 7 triumphed 4-6, 7-5, 4-6, 7-6, 6-4 with help
