The insecure Van de Zandschulp fails against Alcarez
Botic van de Zandschulp couldn’t slow down in the round of 16 of the ATP tournament in Basel. The number 35 in the world lost to US Open winner Carlos Alcaraz, who has led the world rankings since that Grand Slam title, 6: 4, 2: 6.
Van de Zandschulp also lost to Alcaraz at the Australian Open last year, but at that time Van de Zandschulp was still world number 151. and the Spaniard 141. A lot has changed since then. Both advanced, but young Alacaraz’s was the most spectacular.
Not that bad
Van de Zandschulp didn’t play badly at all. He served well overall and was able to apply the necessary pressure with hard forehands. But everything was just too changeable. For example, a less than safe play at 3-3 – including a double fault – cost him the first set.
Van de Zandeschulp, who continued to capitalize on his chances, started the second vigorously with a break but 19-year-old Alcaraz didn’t blink or lose, winning six straight games. With his first ace, he used his first match point.
Source:NOS
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