Thank you all
Thank you all for joining us in this intense duel with an exciting ending, it has been a pleasure being with all of you. See you all again!
In this way, Carlos Alcaraz closed his pass to the quarterfinals
He's coming for the 👑@carlosalcaraz • #AusOpen • #AO2024 pic.twitter.com/XhekdIHp2Z — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 22, 2024
3º Set Alcaraz (6-4 6-4 6-0) Kecmanovic
GAME, SET AND MATCH!! Good first service from Alcaraz that Kecmanovic does not return.
Carlos Alcaraz's rival is impressive, and he is beginning to apply as one of the candidates for this Australian Open. Despite Kecmanovic's demands, the Spaniard dominated and in the third set he overcame his rival with a blank set. Now to the quarterfinals and Carlos can start dreaming.
3º Set Alcaraz (6-4 6-4 5-0) Kecmanovic
40-30. Drop shot from number 2, who has his first match point
3º Set Alcaraz (6-4 6-4 5-0) Kecmanovic
BREAK THE SERVICE!! Well, another passing from Alcaraz and all that remains is to put the finishing touch to this match. It will be used to win the blank set
3º Set Alcaraz (6-4 6-4 4-0) Kecmanovic
40-A. Another breaking ball for the Spaniard after making a good passing.
3º Set Alcaraz (6-4 6-4 4-0) Kecmanovic
Another comfortable game with the serve, which is not blank, but Kecmanovic failed in the last point of the game sending the ball long
3º Set Alcaraz (6-4 6-4 3-0) Kecmanovic
BREAK THE SERVICE!! He had his third breaking ball, where this time with a good cross forehand he ended up achieving the second break. Alcaraz heads straight to the quarterfinals
3º Set Alcaraz (6-4 6-4 2-0) Kecmanovic
40-40. He took a risk with the rest and the Spaniard failed.
3º Set Alcaraz (6-4 6-4 2-0) Kecmanovic
40-A. Kecmanovic saved it with the crossed backhand, but the Spaniard had another chance
3º Set Alcaraz (6-4 6-4 2-0) Kecmanovic
30-40. Another break ball, the Serbian's forehand went long, after making a direct serve.
3º Set Alcaraz (6-4 6-4 2-0) Kecmanovic
The Serbian fails with the last two remains and number 2 confirms the break and closes the game blank
3º Set Alcaraz (6-4 6-4 1-0) Kecmanovic
BREAK THE SERVICE!! He put pressure on Miomir Kecmanovic in a great exchange where he ended up failing. Spanish advances quickly
3º Set Alcaraz (6-4 6-4 0-0) Kecmanovic
30-40. Good point from Alcaraz, who takes the first game of the third set with a break ball.
With this point Alcaraz took the second round
¿A dónde vamos, Carlos? 💪💪💪
Alcaraz pone el doble 6-4 y ya acaricia los cuartos.#AusOpen | #AusOpenEurosport pic.twitter.com/3bwyCG3seW — Eurosport.es (@Eurosport_ES) January 22, 2024
2º Set Alcaraz (6-4 6-4) Kecmanovic
SET!! It couldn't be on the second set point with a good return from the Serbian, but on the third he sent it out and Alcaraz closes another set where he has been very solid. Just one set away from getting into the top eight of the Australian Open
2º Set Alcaraz (6-4 5-4) Kecmanovic
40-15. Alcaraz's drop shot, Kecmanovic doesn't reach it and two sets points. Now with the service
2º Set Alcaraz (6-4 5-4) Kecmanovic
With a good forehand to save the break and then good first serves to fulfill the service. Alcaraz serves to close the second set
2º Set Alcaraz (6-4 5-3) Kecmanovic
30-40. The world number 2 hits the volley and set ball.
2º Set Alcaraz (6-4 5-3) Kecmanovic
Carlos confirms the break, who is one game away from taking the second set. The rest of the Serbian did not overcome the network
2º Set Alcaraz (6-4 4-3) Kecmanovic
BREAK THE SERVICE!! A perfect cross backhand helps Alcaraz to break the serve and continues to take giant steps to be in the quarterfinals
2º Set Alcaraz (6-4 3-3) Kecmanovic
15-40. First with a great forehand and then scoring balls until his rival made a mistake. Alcaraz has two breaking balls.
2º Set Alcaraz (6-4 3-3) Kecmanovic
Many firsts today Carlos Alcaraz, who is reliable with the serve and achieves his second blank game in a row to make it three all
2º Set Alcaraz (6-4 2-3) Kecmanovic
The rest went to the world number 2 and Kecmanovic closed the game blank
2º Set Alcaraz (6-4 2-2) Kecmanovic
Very good firsts from Alcaraz, who closes it blank with a comfortable shot into the net to tie the score at two
2º Set Alcaraz (6-4 1-2) Kecmanovic
Very high level of both of them that they are showing on the track. Another game for Kecmanovic, who holds on despite Carlitos' good game
2º Set Alcaraz (6-4 1-1) Kecmanovic
For the first time, Kecmanovic reached 40-all, complicating the game. However, with a good serve and forehand he manages to close the second game of the second set.
This is how Alcaraz closed the first set
☕ 𝑫𝒆𝒔𝒂𝒚𝒖𝒏𝒐 𝒕𝒊́𝒑𝒊𝒄𝒐 𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒂𝒏̃𝒐𝒍: Café, churros y primer set para Carlos Alcaraz.#AusOpen | #AusOpenEurosport pic.twitter.com/XdV0OUyHED — Eurosport.es (@Eurosport_ES) January 22, 2024
2º Set Alcaraz (6-4 0-1) Kecmanovic
Kecmanovic takes the first game of the second set, which could not be blank due to a double fault, but then Alcaraz sent the ball to the rest
1º Set Alcaraz (6-4) Kecmanovic
SET!! Carlos Alcaraz tricked him on serve and closed the first set with an ace, the fourth of the match.
Good level from Kecmanovic, but Alcaraz very fluid today and seems to have a very good rhythm and takes the first set. The Spaniard has already taken the first step towards the quarterfinals, there are still two more left
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1º Set Alcaraz (5-4) Kecmanovic
40-30. Direct serve and set ball for Carlitos
1º Set Alcaraz (5-4) Kecmanovic
15-30. Alcaraz threw her out and Miomir beware of the rest.
1º Set Alcaraz (5-4) Kecmanovic
With an ace and a blank game Kecmanovic closes. Now Alcaraz will serve to close the first set of the match
1º Set Alcaraz (5-3) Kecmanovic
Impressive volley into Alcaraz's net to make it 40-15. The ball narrowly missed the mark for the Murcian at 40-30. Finally, after a good second serve, the Serbian sends it to the net. The number 2 will be subtracted to close the first set
The moment the two tennis players took to the court
A maiden #AusOpen quarterfinal appearance awaits, but for who? 🤔@emirates • #walkon • #flybetter @wwos • @espn • @eurosport • @wowowtennis pic.twitter.com/6pCrgyeOI5 — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 22, 2024
1º Set Alcaraz (4-3) Kecmanovic
Miomir Kecmanovic, who saved a break, is saved. The game ended after Alcaraz sent the ball into the net, after several exchanges of shots
1º Set Alcaraz (4-2) Kecmanovic
40-40. Spanish error and equals.
1º Set Alcaraz (4-2) Kecmanovic
30-40. Parallel right from Alcaraz, who has another breaking ball.
1º Set Alcaraz (4-2) Kecmanovic
He failed in his first attempt to drop Alcaraz. However, with an ace, his first closes another game and the Spaniard continues with a break
1º Set Alcaraz (3-2) Kecmanovic
Nice exchange that ends up sending Carlos the ball into the net. Kecmanovic returns to win on serve after suffering a break
1º Set Alcaraz (3-1) Kecmanovic
40-40. With a good play where he defended himself and then with a return he equalized the game. Kecmanovic again in trouble with the service
1º Set Alcaraz (3-1) Kecmanovic
With a good parallel from Miomir he avoided the blank game. However, he closed it after moving very well to Alcaraz to confirm the service. The Murcian's start was impeccable, he is very loose on the track
1º Set Alcaraz (2-1) Kecmanovic
BREAK THE SERVICE!! The Spaniard was defending himself, but with the help of the tape he managed to break. Although with a bit of luck the world number 2 is already ahead on the scoreboard
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1º Set Alcaraz (1-1) Kecmanovic
15-40. Another good right hand from Carlos Alcaraz and first two breaking balls.
1º Set Alcaraz (1-1) Kecmanovic
Good game by Carlos Alcaraz, who hit a good cross ball and finally the Serbian sent the rest out so that the Spaniard achieved his first game
1º Set Alcaraz (0-1) Kecmanovic
The first point of the match went to Carlos Alcaraz with a winning forehand. However, with two powerful serves, Kecmanovic takes the first game. The Spaniard sent the first return into the net and he could not return the second.
The match begins
The match begins with Kecmanovic with the serve and Carlos Alcaraz subtracting
They are already warming up
Both tennis players finish their warm-up before the match starts
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They jump onto the track
The two tennis players are already at the Rod Laver Arena
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Face to face
These are the data between the Spanish tennis player and the Serbian. Two players using the same backhand and having the same height
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Miomir Kecmanovic has never beaten a tennis player who is in the top 5 of the ATP rankings. Will he do it for the first time against Carlos Alcaraz?
6-1 in the round of 16 of a Grand Slam
This will be the eighth time that the Spaniard has played in the round of 16 of a Grand Slam and his balance is very positive with six wins and one loss. The only time he fell was in 2022 at Wimbledon where he lost against the Italian Sinner
It debuts in the round of 16 of the Australian Open
Carlos Alcaraz has reached the second week of the Australian Open for the first time in his third participation in Melbourne.
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What time is the Carlos Alcaraz vs Miomir Kecmanovic match?
This is the start time of the game in several countries:
Argentina: 04:00 hrs.
Bolivia: 03:00 hrs.
Brazil: 04:00 hrs.
Chile: 02:00 hrs.
Colombia: 02:00 hrs.
Ecuador: 02:00 hrs.
Spain: 9:00 hrs.
Mexico: 2:00 hrs.
Paraguay: 3:00 hrs.
Peru: 02:00 hrs.
Uruguay: 03:00 hrs.
Greece: 10:00 hrs.
Serbia: 9:00 hrs.
First defined quarterfinals
Novak Djokovic vs Taylor Fritz
Jannik Sinner vs Andrey Rublev
The other two quarterfinal duels will come from the winners of:
Cazaus vs Hurkacz
Borges vs Medvedev
Zverev vs Norrie
Kecmanovic vs Alcaraz
Demon dealt a dagger!@AndreyRublev97 breaks twice to start the fifth and final set and leads this one 6-4 6-7(5) 6-7(4) 6-3 3-0#AusOpen • #AO2024 pic.twitter.com/dk3wp3vYDS
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 21, 2024
News - Miomir Kecmanovic
The 24-year-old Serbian tennis player is number 60 in the world. He only has one title in his showcase, which he has not achieved since 2020 at Kitzbuhel
He helped Serbia in the Davis Cup down the stretch. Although he did not have a good end to 2023, being eliminated in the first round of the ATP Stockholm, ATP Bailea and the Paris Masters 1000. The year began with two early eliminations in Hong Kong and Adelaide where he was defeated in the second round.
In this Australian Open he defeated the Japanese Watanuki in the first round in three sets, five sets I needed to eliminate the German Struff. Another five to defeat Tommy Paul where he even had to save two match points.
News - Carlos Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz had a good 2023, who at only 20 years old, despite his doubtful ending, has achieved 65 victories, 12 losses and six titles.
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.
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 has already surpassed his best record by reaching the second week.
He started in Melbourne by defeating Richard Gasquet in three sets. Already in the second round he lost a set against Lorenzo Sonego, although the good feelings continue. In the third round he did not even need to finish his match, since Juncheng Shang retired in the third set due to physical problems.
Background
There is only one precedent between these two tennis players and it was in April 2022 in the quarterfinals of the Miami Masters 1000 where the Spaniard won in three sets after 6-7 6-3 and 7-6. This will be the first time they meet in a Grand Slam
The stadium
The match will be played at the Rod Laver Arena, located in Melbourne, it was inaugurated in 1988 and has a capacity for 14,820 spectators.
Match preview
Carlos Alcaraz and Miomir Kecmanovic will meet this Monday, January 22, 2024 in the match corresponding to the round of 16 of the Australian Open 2024
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