Who was on the trail was Carlos Alcaraz, but in reality the one who also played was Rafa Nadal. Everyone knew it. The last opportunity to see Rafa enjoy tennis again was for Alcaraz to defeat Griekspoor during the second game of the series against The Netherlandsso the Murcian did it for him, for Nadal and for Spain. [Así vivimos la victoria de Carlos Alcaraz ante Griekspoor]
Things had gone wrong with what happened in the first point of the tie. Nadal couldn’t cope Van de Zandschulpso the Spanish team was on the ropes and had no choice but to win the second game to force a doubles tiebreaker.
It was said and done, although it was not at all a bed of roses for Carlos Alcaraz, at least in the middle of the match. The Murcian had to fight very hard in the first set and was even forced to come back from a breakdown that caused real fear in the Spanish team and in the stands.
Carlos arrives.
Rafa arrives.WE ALL COME.
LET’S GO 🇪🇸!#TheCourTennis pic.twitter.com/c4BTKVkKiB– Tennis on Movistar Plus+ (@MovistarTenis) November 19, 2024
However, number 1 Spain He came to the rescue with a perfect reaction and, above all, with an impeccable tie-break in the first round with which he managed to wipe Griekspoor off the track.
The Dutchman spun during this sudden death and the disconnection also lasted in the second set. There were no rivals on the other side of the court and this last round was indeed an exhibition for Alcaraz, who could afford to save something for the final doubles match.
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