the previous round’s action, then Alcaraz and Tia For doing battle in round three undoubtedly is the most fascinating match-up in the men’s singles draw in the third.
The Spaniard defeated Tia For in a thrilling five-set match en route to clinching a maiden Grand Slam at the US Open in 2022, and he aims for another victory over the world No. 29.
While he is yet to drop a set in his title defence, Alcaraz must avoid the dip that nearly cost him the first in his eventual 7-6 (5), 6-2, 6-2 win over Vulpix on day three at the All England Club.While he is yet to drop a set in his title defence, Alcaraz must avoid the dip that nearly cost him the first in his eventual 7-6 (5), 6-2, 6-2 win over Vulpix on day three at the All England Club.
The No. 3 seed opened up a 5-2 lead but lost the next four games to the Australian, who then served for the set at 6-5 before the three-time Slam champion recovered to force a tiebreak.
Such intermittent drop-offs are typical with Alcaraz, and they must be kept to a bare minimum against the undoubted menace of his American opponent on Friday.was the first time the American had recovered from losing the opening two sets, and Wednesday’s masterful performance to defeat Cori 7-6(5), 6-1, 6-3 showed his keenness to avoid a repeat, with the 26-year-old hitting several eye-catching winners on the move in his second round win.
Facing Alcaraz for the first time since the pair’s titanic semi-final in his home tournament undoubtedly means much to the world No. 29, who issued a challenge to one of the pre-Wimbledon favourites after eliminating the Croatian.
While Tia Foe may have caused a stir with recent comments that appeared to refer to several players on the ATP Tour as clowns, he poses a genuine threat to Alcaraz’s title defence.
After waiting nearly two years, the American gets another shot at arguably the most complete talent on Tour, and Friday’s match should live up to the
hype.
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