Matching Report
Alcaraz neutralized Jarry, moving up to Paris with R3
The Spaniard will next face either Humbert or Giron at the ATP Masters 1000
October 29, 2024
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Carlos Alcaraz plays Nicolas Jarry on Tuesday at the Rolex Paris Masters.
By ATP staff
Carlos Alcaraz began his campaign at the Rolex Paris Masters on Tuesday with a vengeance.
The second seed finished with a 7-5, 6-1 victory over Nicolas Jarry, improving to 13-2 in the first rounds in 2024. class on return will convert 80 percent (4/5) of break points, according to Infosys ATP Stats.
“I think I played very good tennis [in the first set]but in the end it was difficult,” said Alcaraz, who improved to 16-4 in ATP Masters 1000 events this season. “I am very happy to have passed the first stage, it was important for me to enter the second stage with a lot of confidence. I [need] time to get used to the speed of the court.
“It's been two years since I won a match here in Paris-Bercy, so every time I continue it's a gift for me.”
HE IS. 🫡@carlosalcaraz starts his campaign with a win in Paris, defeating Jarry 7-5 6-1!#RolexParisMasters | @RolexPMasters pic.twitter.com/rQUIBYfb4P
– ATP Tour (@atptour) October 29, 2024
As he continues his quest to win five or more ATP Tour titles for the third consecutive season, Alcaraz will face home hope Ugo Humbert or qualifier Marcos Giron for a place in the quarter-finals.
Alcaraz wasted little time in the lead, firing five points in a row from 0/40 to break Jarry's performance in the second game. The 21-year-old was undone while serving at 5-4, but again called to seal the opener.
Jarry applied pressure on his return throughout the second set, where he produced four break chances, according to Infosys ATP Stats. However, Alcaraz showed resilience to stand firm and cruise to a one-hour, 30-minute victory, improving to 3-1 in the Lexus ATP Head2Head doubles series.
Victory in different ways🤖@carlosalcaraz serving above him #ShotQuality 8.0 rating 👏#TennisInsights | @atptour | @RolexPMasters pic.twitter.com/IutvuNwh4U
— Tennis Insights (@tennis_insights) October 29, 2024
