Carlos Alcaraz started his title defense with a victory at the Madrid Open. The young Spaniard faced a tough challenge from Emil Ruusuvuori but managed to bounce back after losing the first set. The match was filled with tense moments and high-quality shots, but Alcaraz’s frustration got the better of him during the second set.

After throwing his racket away in a moment of resentment, Alcaraz managed to regroup and fight back to win the match. In the post-match press conference, the World No. 2 admitted to having a “mental stop” that led to his outburst but expressed regret over his actions.

Despite a momentary lapse in composure, Alcaraz’s talent and determination were evident as he saved multiple break points and fought his way back into the match. The young star’s resilience and mental toughness are sure to serve him well as he continues to compete at the highest level of the sport. Overall, while Alcaraz may have expressed regret over his actions, his performance on the court was nothing short of impressive.

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Carlos Alcaraz advances to third round after hard-fought victory over Emil Ruusuvuori

Carlos Alcaraz, the reigning champion at the Madrid Open, overcame a challenging start against Emil Ruusuvuori to secure a hard-fought win in his opening match. Although he lost the first set, Alcaraz displayed remarkable resilience by saving all five break points in the second set, which helped him level the match. He then showcased his exceptional skills and thrilled the home fans with his stunning play in the third set, ultimately prevailing 2-6, 6-4, 6-2.

Speaking after the match, Alcaraz admitted that he had been on the brink of losing, with one of Ruusuvuori’s break points in the second set feeling like a match point to him. However, he was pleased with the way he managed to turn things around and secure the win.

“Emil played unbelievably, but I am really, really happy to get through that,” Alcaraz said. “It was really tough. I would say I was about to lose. It was just one point.“

In last year’s tournament, Alcaraz’s performance was outstanding, as he defeated several top players on his way to claiming the title. Although his match against Ruusuvuori was challenging, Alcaraz displayed his determination and resilience to overcome the tough competition.

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