(Video) Carlos Alcaraz hits an outrageous shot against Tomas Machac at Davis Cup Finals Group Stage
Carlos Alcaraz represented Spain at the Davis Cup for the first time since 2022 and got a crucial win for his team against the Czech Republic.
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Carlos Alcaraz hits an outrageous shot during a match at 2024 Davis Cup (Images via Davis Cup, X)
Carlos Alcaraz took the tennis court for the first time since his second-round exit at the 2024 US Open. Playing for Spain in the Davis Cup Finals Group Stage, Alcaraz took on Czech Republic’s Tomas Machac and produced a moment of magic when won a point with an outrageous shot.
During the second set, Alcaraz and Machac were in the middle of a great game. With the Spaniard leading 2-1 and in the fourth game, the two players were level at 40-40. Machac sent a great serve to the right side of Alcaraz’s court and the World No. 3 was quick with the return.
Machac, looking to throw Alcaraz off balance, sent a cross-court backhand only to see the Spaniard slide and return the shot with precision. The ball lobbed high and Machac tried to capitalize by inviting Alcaraz to play close to the net. The 21-year-old was quick to go forward and sent a drop volley.
Machac responded with a double-handed backhand and Alcaraz, recovering with lightning speed from his previous position, made the return which fell so close to the net that Machac could not reach in time, conceding the point to Alcaraz.
Watch a video of the same below:
Carlos Alcaraz takes learnings from US Open defeat to help Spain in Davis Cup
Carlos Alcaraz played his first match since the US Open debacle and had an awry start to the match against Tomas Machac. He made 21 unforced errors in the opening set and lost it in the tiebreaker. However, he recovered in the second set, winning it 6-1 to force a decider.
Unfortunately for Machac, he had to retire due to cramps, giving Alcaraz the win. He then partnered with Marcel Granollers for a doubles match much to the delight of the home crowd. The pair won 6-7(2) 6-3, 7-6(2) against Jakub Mensik and Adam Pavlasek.
After the win, Alcaraz talked about taking his learning from the US Open exit and incorporating them to get as many wins as possible for Spain in the Davis Cup.
I tried to take the positive things about my losses in the United States, it has been really tough to find, but I found it. Trying to not make the same mistakes about my level and in the mental side here. Trying to be a little bit more mature, to improve a little bit. I'm here with a lot of energy, excited and have motivations to keep going here, to try to be the best No. 1 possible for Team Spain and get as much wins as I can as a team.Carlos Alcaraz said (H/T: Davis Cup)
Spain take on France in their next match in the 2024 Davis Cup Finals Group Stage. Alcaraz might face Ugo Humbert or Arthur Fils in a singles match.
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