The Spaniard is a perfect 10-0 in first-round contests in 2023. Read more at straitstimes.com.
TORONTO – World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz began the build-up to his US Open title defence with an untidy 6-3, 7-6 win over Ben Shelton on Wednesday to move into the third round of the Canadian Open.
Alcaraz was slow out of blocks as he shook off some competitive rust fighting off three break points before holding serve in a tense eight-minute first game. In the second set it was Alcaraz showing frustration, gesturing to his box and talking to himself after missing shots that are normally automatic winners when he is operating in a higher gear.
A pair of 36-year-old veterans, Scot Andy Murray and Frenchman Gael Monfils, rolled back the years and into the third round with contrasting wins.
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