Jarry held after deuces a few times and locked the result at 5-5 with a service winner in game ten.Ĭarlos held at love in game 11 and delivered a break at love at 6-5 following the rival's loose forehand to prevail and introduce a decider. Alcaraz denied four break points and never experienced more issues by the end of the duel. The Spaniard had to work hard behind the initial shot at the start of the second set. Jarry fired a service winner in the ninth point to wrap up the breaker 7-2 and gain a massive boost. Nicolas grabbed two early mini-breaks for 3-0 and forced Carlos' mistake with a sharp return to move 5-1 up. Jarry cracked under pressure and experienced a break at love while serving for the set after Alcaraz's backhand crosscourt winner.īoth players served well in the remaining three games to introduce a tie break.

The Spaniard reduced the deficit to 5-3 with a drop shot winner and had one more opportunity to prolong the action. The Chilean kept everything under control in his service games and forged a 5-2 advantage after another fine hold. Carlos wasted a game point in game two and got broken after a forced error. Jarry made a reliable start, producing four commanding service games and delivering an early break.

Carlos Alcaraz worked hard in the opening two sets against Nicolas Jarry.Īlcaraz created six break opportunities and converted five to dominate the crucial points and remain on the title course. The Spaniard played better behind the second serve and saved four out of five break points.

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