Carlos Alcaraz hailed by Wilander after hard-fought third round win over Nicolas Jarry: 'He wants it badly'

09.07.2023 - 00:03 eurosport.com

Carlos Alcaraz’ fighting qualities have been praised after he came through a tough Wimbledon third round clash with Nicolas Jarry.

The world No. 1 needed nearly four hours to overcome his Chilean opponent in four sets in a far from straightforward affair.

Ad However, following the Spaniard’s 6-3 6-7(6) 6-3 7-5 victory, Eurosport tennis expert Mats Wilander admitted he was impressed with how Alcaraz dug deep to advance.

WimbledonWimbledon 2023: Day 7 Order of Play and schedule – When are Djokovic, Swiatek and Pegula playing?3 HOURS AGO “It could have gone the distance and he probably knew that this was going to happen because of the way Nicolas Jarry serves," said Wilander. “He’s got a very consistent serve, some of it because he’s so tall but he’s got a very consistent motion.

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