The first set was a display of high-calibre tennis, with both players holding their serves amid spectacular rallies and exchanges. Neither could gain the upper hand until the eighth game, when Alcaraz found his rhythm. A blistering forehand winner at 0-15 signalled his intent, and he followed it up with another unreturnable forehand to seize the advantage. Alcaraz's confidence soared as he unleashed a ripped backhand cross-court and a delicate drop-shot winner, securing a crucial break of serve.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Serving for the set, Alcaraz faced a tenacious Auger-Aliassime, who refused to concede easily. The Spaniard was forced into a remarkable pick-up at his feet just shy of the net, which set up a set point. Auger-Aliassime's long backhand ended the set 6-3 in favour of Alcaraz, capping off an electrifying start to the match.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The second set saw Auger-Aliassime attempting to mount a comeback, applying pressure in the fourth game. However, Alcaraz responded with a stunning backhand winner to escape the danger and level the score. Buoyed by this moment, he broke Auger-Aliassime's serve in the following game with another exquisite backhand down the line. The momentum swung decisively in Alcaraz's favour.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
At this critical juncture, Auger-Aliassime took a medical timeout for a thigh injury, which seemed to hinder his performance. Although he managed an initial hold upon his return, the Canadian could not sustain the effort, yielding the second set 6-3. Alcaraz's brilliance was encapsulated in a sensational backhand pass that closed out the set, doubling his lead.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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