Thanks to all
Thank you all for joining us in this intense duel with an exciting ending, it has been a pleasure to be with all of you, see you all again!
Carlos Alcaraz's next opponent
He still does not know his third round opponent, who will be the winner of the match between China's Shang and India's Nagal, which is currently being played.
This is how Carlos Alcaraz celebrated his victory
Too Hot To Handle đ„@carlosalcaraz books his ticket to the third round defeating Sonego 6-4 6-7(3) 6-3 7-6(3) âĄïž#AusOpen âą #AO2024 pic.twitter.com/4R0Pek1eUS â #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 18, 2024
4Âș Set Alcaraz (6-4 6-7 6-3 7-6) Sonego
GAME, SET AND MATCH! Carlos Alcaraz smashes the ball in the net to close the match in the tie-break,
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Good second game of Carlos Alcaraz, who had a hard time in the first set to take advantage of his break balls, but then he took advantage of them. In the second set the Italian was superior in the tie-break. While in the third set, he overwhelmed after rising to the level. In the end, in the fourth set, the tie-break gave his passage to the third round. The player from Murcia leaves good sensations again.
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4Âș Set Alcaraz (6-4 6-7 6-3 6-6) Sonego
6-2. The ball goes long to Sonego and he has four match balls.
4Âș Set Alcaraz (6-4 6-7 6-3 6-6) Sonego
3-0. Good start of the tie-break of the Spanish that in the first point gets the first mini break.
4Âș Set Alcaraz (6-4 6-7 6-3 6-6) Sonego
Very good serves from the number 2 and the fourth set goes to tie-break.
4Âș Set Alcaraz (6-4 6-7 6-3 5-6) Sonego
Italian secures tie-break after winning on serve
4Âș Set Alcaraz (6-4 6-7 6-3 5-5) Sonego
Sonego's backhand goes long and we reach 5-5. Will there be a tie-break in the fourth set?
4Âș Set Alcaraz (6-4 6-7 6-3 4-5) Sonego
The Italian gives no options with a game in white. Very reliable since both broke their serve.
4Âș Set Alcaraz (6-4 6-7 6-3 4-4) Sonego
The Murcian lost the first point of the game. However, the others were for him, thanks to very good serves.
4Âș Set Alcaraz (6-4 6-7 6-3 3-4) Sonego
The game was placed with a 30-30. However, with a rest that went to the net closes the seventh game of the fourth set.
4Âș Set Alcaraz (6-4 6-7 6-3 3-3) Sonego
El Palmar was somewhat complicated with a 40-0 in favor, but solved it to keep on adding
4Âș Set Alcaraz (6-4 6-7 6-3 2-3) Sonego
What a level of the two players. It's a spectacle. Sonego, who finishes with a drop shot to close the game in white.
4Âș Set Alcaraz (6-4 6-7 6-3 2-2) Sonego
Blank game by the world number 2 to place the two-all game
4Âș Set Alcaraz (6-4 6-7 6-3 1-2) Sonego
Many exchanges in this game that Lorenzo Sonego finally closes with a good serve.
4Âș Set Alcaraz (6-4 6-7 6-3 1-1) Sonego
BREAK OF SERVE! Lorenzo Sonego resists, the player from Murcia saved another break ball, but could not with the fourth, after the Italian sent a parallel.
4Âș Set Alcaraz (6-4 6-7 6-3 1-0) Sonego
40-40. The Spaniard saves both.
4Âș Set Alcaraz (6-4 6-7 6-3 1-0) Sonego
15-40. Double fault by Carlos and two break points for Lorenzo Sonego.
4Âș Set Alcaraz (6-4 6-7 6-3 1-0) Sonego
BREAK THE SERVE! Sonego sends the ball to the net and Carlos Alcaraz opens the fourth set with a break!
4Âș Set Alcaraz (6-4 6-7 6-3 0-0) Sonego
The Italian squeezed the rest, and provoked the failure of Lorenzo Sonego. Break ball for Alcaraz at the start of the fourth set.
3Âș Set Alcaraz (6-4 6-7 6-3) Sonego
SET! Blank game of Carlos Alcaraz, who is only one set away from the third round. He has shown the best version in this third set
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3Âș Set Alcaraz (6-4 6-7 5-3) Sonego
Sonego was complicated by a double fault and was down 40-40. However, he reacted in time and managed to save the game. Alcaraz serves to close the third set.
3Âș Set Alcaraz (6-4 6-7 5-2) Sonego
Sonego's ball stays in the net, so the Murcian is only one game away from winning the third set.
3Âș Set Alcaraz (6-4 6-7 4-2) Sonego
Good serves of the Italian who closes it in white. In this set after breaking, the Spaniard more focused on winning with his serve.
3Âș Set Alcaraz (6-4 6-7 4-1) Sonego
Carlos Alcaraz dominated with his serve to win with a white game.
3Âș Set Alcaraz (6-4 6-7 3-1) Sonego
Several errors by Carlos, causing Sonego to add his first game of the third set.
3Âș Set Alcaraz (6-4 6-7 3-0) Sonego
The Spaniard confirms the advantage. Very good level at the start of the third set
3Âș Set Alcaraz (6-4 6-7 2-0) Sonego
BREAKS SERVE! Good reaction of the world number 2, who after losing the second set. He starts the third set breaking
3Âș Set Alcaraz (6-4 6-7 1-0) Sonego
15-40. Two break balls for the Murcian after a drop shot.
3Âș Set Alcaraz (6-4 6-7 1-0) Sonego
The set didn't start well for Carlos Alcaraz, who had to lift a 0-30. The Spaniard saves it
Lorenzo Sonego's point to win the second set
đ„ ÂĄSonego se lleva el segundo en el tie-break!
El italiano, contundente y seguro para igualar el duelo con Alcaraz.
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2Âș Set Alcaraz (6-4 6-7) Sonego
SET!!! 3-7. Superior the Italian in the tie-break and puts the 1-1 on the scoreboard. The player from Murcia is going to have to work for it.
2Âș Set Alcaraz (6-4 6-6) Sonego
1-5. Good rest of Sonego, who adds his second mini break and caresses with his fingers the second set.
2Âș Set Alcaraz (6-4 6-6) Sonego
Carlos Alcaraz turned around a 0-30 deficit and the second set will be decided in a tie-break.
2Âș Set Alcaraz (6-4 5-6) Sonego
0-30. Lorenzo Sonego is two games away from closing the set.
2Âș Set Alcaraz (6-4 5-6) Sonego
The Spaniard sent the rest to the net and Sonego secures the tie-break. The Italian will try to close the second set with the rest.
2Âș Set Alcaraz (6-4 5-5) Sonego
Blank game for Alcaraz, who in his last four service games has conceded just one point.
2Âș Set Alcaraz (6-4 4-5) Sonego
He got a 30-30 equal the Spaniard did not take advantage of it. First he sent a rest outside and then finishing off the volley into the net.
2Âș Set Alcaraz (6-4 4-4) Sonego
Alcaraz is still going about his business and another blank game.
2Âș Set Alcaraz (6-4 3-4) Sonego
The world number 2 missed sending the ball out. Therefore, Sonego continues to add another game. We are in a decisive moment of this set.
2Âș Set Alcaraz (6-4 3-3) Sonego
Carlos Alcaraz's drop shot, which closes another game, without hardly suffering with the service. For now, he is once again unbeatable with his serve, without conceding any break point in this tournament.
2Âș Set Alcaraz (6-4 2-3) Sonego
The Spaniard returned to tighten the rest and did not leave it easy for the Italian, who needed a great shot to leave the ball almost dead and add another game.
2Âș Set Alcaraz (6-4 2-2) Sonego
Aggressive Carlos Alcaraz with his serve to make the score 2-2 after a blank game.
2Âș Set Alcaraz (6-4 1-2) Sonego
Lorenzo Sonego's crosscourt forehand continues to add games. The Italian is looking for a reaction after losing the first set.
2Âș Set Alcaraz (6-4 1-1) Sonego
Good backhand from the world No. 2 to score his first game of the second set
Alcaraz's point to close the first set
đđ» Alcaraz subiendo el nivel de agresividad.
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2Âș Set Alcaraz (6-4 0-1) Sonego
Thanks to a drop shot the player from El Palmar took a 15-30 lead. However, he added three straight points that caused the Italian to take the first game of the second set.
1Âș Set Alcaraz (6-4) Sonego
SET! Carlos Alcaraz volley, who took the first set.Â
As in the first round against Gasquet, he is finding it hard to take advantage of the break balls.
1Âș Set Alcaraz (5-4) Sonego
40-15. The world number 2 won at the net and they have two set balls.
1Âș Set Alcaraz (5-4) Sonego
Sonego does not fail with the service to press. Now the Spaniard will serve to take the first set.
1Âș Set Alcaraz (5-3) Sonego
Carlos Alcaraz served his forehand to confirm the advantage. He closed the game with a good serve
1Âș Set Alcaraz (4-3) Sonego
ROMPE EL SERVICIO!! Alcaraz gets ahead, after being able to take advantage of his fourth break ball;
1Âș Set Alcaraz (3-3) Sonego
30-40. Break point for Carlos Alcaraz. First he committed double Sonego and then an unforced error.
1Âș Set Alcaraz (3-3) Sonego
Carlos serves and volleys to close a blank game. Defensive solidity, now we needÂ
1Âș Set Alcaraz (2-3) Sonego
Alcaraz sent it to the net to waste the third break point. On the last point, the Spaniard's forehand stayed in the net.
1Âș Set Alcaraz (2-2) Sonego
A-40. Third break point for the Spaniard.
1Âș Set Alcaraz (2-2) Sonego
For the first time the Italian squeezed the rest and although he did not have a break ball, Lorenzo has already warned.
1Âș Set Alcaraz (1-2) Sonego
Third game and the first two break points for the Spaniard. He is making many unforced errors, but for now he is saved.
1Âș Set Alcaraz (1-1) Sonego
First turn of serve for the Murcian who closes it with a direct serve.
1Âș Set Alcaraz (0-1) Sonego
Alcaraz tightened the rest placing the 40-40. However, he sent two balls to the net and the Italian won the first game of the match;
Start with Sonego
Alcaraz will start the rest. This starts now;
Already warming up
Both players are warming up before the start of the match. They announce by megaphone that there are 5 minutes left for the match to start;
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They take to the track
The Italian and the Spaniard took center court in Melbourne to a standing ovation.
Delayed match
The match will start later, due to the duration of the previous match between the world number 1, Swiatek and Collins. Finally the Polish has managed to take the victory in three sets.
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Agenda for the fifth day
Center court with the Polish world number 1 will open on center court the fifth day at the Australian Open. The day's session was closed by Alcaraz and Sonego. For the evening session we have the world number 3, first Elena Rybakina, and then to close the day Daniil Medvedev.
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A good start for Alcaraz
The world number 2 had a desired debut. A match that did not cost him much duration on the court, 2 hours and 24 minutes. In addition, he worked the first set, working until the tie-break. While in the second set and the third he relaxed, gave show and exhibited. In addition this was his first match of 2024 for the Murcian. The only negative part, the break balls and how hard it was for him to close the match.Â
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Here we leave the point with which he closed the match.
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"Vamos!"
â #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 16, 2024
You said it, @carlosalcaraz.
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News - Lorenzo Sonego
The 28-year-old Italian tennis player is ranked 46th in the world.Â
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Sonego became a top-21 player in 2021. He has won all three titles, the last one in 2022 in Metz. He finished the year by falling in the first round of the ATP Beijing, the third round of the ATP Shanghai, the second round of the ATP Stockholm, the second round of the ATP Vienna, the qualifying round of the Masters 1000 in Paris and the third round of Metz.Â
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The year 2024 started with two defeats in a row at the United Cup. While in the second round of the ATP Adelaide. While at the Australian Open he debuted with a four-set win over Daniel Evans, after 3 hours and 47 minutes. Last year in the first Grand Slam of 2023 he defeated Hurkacz in five sets.
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News - Carlos Alcaraz
Good 2023 for Carlos Alcaraz at only 20 years old despite his doubtful finish. He has achieved 65 victories, 12 losses and six titles.
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He reached the semifinals of Roland Garros where cramps prevented him from finishing the match with a competitive pace against Novak Djokovic. After this he won the ATP London and took revenge on the Serbian by lifting Wimbledon in a historic final. He was surprised at his start on the hard court after losing in the quarterfinals against the American Paul. In Cincinnati he reached the final, but again ran into Novak Djokovic. In the last Grand Slam of the year, the US Open, he fell in the semifinals against Daniil Medvedev and was unable to retain the title. He began the Asian tour by losing in the semifinals against the Italian Sinner at the China Open and in Shanghai he lost in the round of 16 against Dmitrov. He did not do much better at the Paris Masters 1000, since in his first match he lost to the Russian, Safiullin. Despite his bad start in the ATP Final, he reached the semifinals, but there he ran into the world number 1 and was left out.
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He is looking to have a good 2024 and of course dream of finishing at the top of the ATP ranking. Although he will have great adversaries. This is the third time he has played the Australian Open, after being absent last year. In 2021 he reached the second round and in 2022 he was eliminated in the third round. In this edition he will seek to take a step forward and be in the second week for the first time.
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He started in Melbourne with a good feeling after defeating Richard Gasquet in three sets. The first set was the hardest, because he did not take advantage of the breaking points, but the remaining two were peaceful.
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Background
A previous duel between Carlos Alcaraz and Lorenzo Sonego took place in August 2021 at the ATP Cincinnati where the Italian defeated the Spaniard 6-3, 7-6 in 2 hours and 10 minutes. However, the evolution of each tennis player has changed a lot in more than two and a half years.
The Stadium
The match will be played at the Rod Laver Arena, located in Melbourne, which was inaugurated in 1988 and has a capacity for 14820 spectators.
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