Carlos Alcaraz, hot off a successful French Open title defense, kicked off his grass season at Queen's Club in London with a thrilling win against lucky loser Adam Walton from Australia. The match ended 6-4, 7-6(4) in a contest filled with drama and brilliant plays.
Originally slated to face compatriot Alejandro Davidovich Fokina—who had to withdraw due to illness—Alcaraz embraced the challenge. The first set saw both players exchange powerful shots, with Walton pushing the five-time Grand Slam champion to the limit during a tense 10th game. Ultimately, Alcaraz held strong to claim the set.
The action intensified in the second set, which was decided in a nail-biting tiebreak. With the score tied at 4-4, Alcaraz turned up the heat by serving a crucial point and sealing the win with an impressive forehand winner on his first match point. 🎾🔥
Reflecting on his performance, Alcaraz remarked, "I feel great, I feel super happy to be back on grass. It's a special surface, a special place to me." Now, he prepares to face Spanish compatriot Jaume Munar in the second round.
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Alcaraz survives late scare against Walton in opener at Queen's Club
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