Watch: Carlos Alcaraz Stunned By His Own Drop Shot In Win vs Maran Cilic

20.08.2022 - 11:55 sports.ndtv.com

Carlos Alcaraz beat Maran Cilic in straight sets in the round of 16 at the Cincinnati Masters. During his 7-6(7/4), 6-1 win over Cilic, the young Spaniard hit a brilliant drop shot.

In fact, the shot was so good, it looked like he himself was amazed that he pulled it off. Running to the net to return a shot that was dropping on him, Alcaraz just about managed to slice across to get the ball to go back over the net and land just inside the line.

A shot *so* good, even @carlosalcaraz couldn't believe it #CincyTennis pic.twitter.com/7vfM1HqQqr The drop shot is a weapon that Alcaraz likes to use, and he has displayed it in his short career.

Insert details from his Quarter-final match vs Cameron Norrie Promoted The Cincinnati Masters is a preparatory tournament before the US Open, where he will be looking to impress.

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NEW YORK — This was a match that would not end. Should not end, one might say. Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, two of the brightest young stars of men's tennis, traded shots of the highest quality and countless momentum swings across five sterling sets for 5 hours, 15 minutes until Alcaraz finally won the last point at 2:50 a.m. Thursday, the latest finish in US Open history.

'That is insane' - Carlos Alcaraz wins point against Jannik Sinner at US Open after amazing behind-the-back shot

Did Carlos Alcaraz hit the shot of the US Open during his thrilling late-night win over Jannik Sinner? The third seed prevailed in five sets in the latest-ever US Open finish at 2.50am local time to reach his first Grand Slam semi-final. Ad The match featured a number of incredible rallies and some spectacular shot-making, none better than a wondrous behind-the-back effort from Alcaraz in the second set. US Open'I refuse to sleep' — Gauff, Wawrinka and tennis world in awe of Alcaraz v Sinner2 HOURS AGO The Spaniard looked to be beaten as he ran across the court in anticipation of a shot out wide only for Sinner to hit the ball down the middle.

Watch: Carlos Alcaraz Wins "Point Of The Tournament" With Behind-The-Back Shot In US Open Quarter-Final

Spanish teen sensation Carlos Alcaraz boosted his credentials with an incredible come-from-behind win against Jannik Sinner in a thrilling US Open quarter-final match that lasted over 5 hours and 15 minutes on Thursday. The match saw both players play some incredible tennis, but the shot of the match - and perhaps the tournament - came from Alcaraz in the second set. The 19-year-old first returned Sinner's serve from wide of the court before running across to play an incredible shot from behind his back. Sinner tried to play a drop shot on the volley in response, but Alcaraz was quick to race to the middle and hit a backhand past his Italian opponent.

Carlos Alcaraz reaches first grand slam semifinal after marathon, late-night finish against Jannik Sinner

By George Ramsay, CNN