Alex de Minaur is taking it right up to the world No.1 and went ultra-close to winning four games in a row. Alcaraz looks a tad worried, and that’s normally a ridiculous thing to say.
De Minaur is attacking the second serve, and it’s making a difference. The commentators, including former Australian pro Wally Masur, are noting that the Australian is forcing Alcaraz to “play an extra ball”.
“Demon’s foot speed is negating his best shots,” Masur said in commentary. “Carlos has to bring it back [his aggression] a notch.”
We’re 35 minutes down, and it’s game on.
Carlos Alcaraz [1] leads Alex de Minaur [6] 4-3