ATP Vienna: Alcaraz defeats Basilashvili and advances to the quarterfinals

(Adnkronos) –
Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the quarterfinals of the ATP 500 tournament in Vienna (fast indoor, prize money €2.797.985). The Spaniard, world number 3 and second seed, defeated Georgian Nikoloz Basilashvili, number 95 in the ATP rankings, 6-1, 7-6 (13-11) in one hour and 40 minutes.

After dominating the first set, the 23-year-old from Murcia also took a break in the second set, taking a 3-1 lead. This was the only time he had a lapse in his game, losing serve in the sixth game on the only break point he conceded. From then on, the match continued on serve until the tie-break, where Alcaraz saved four set points before winning 13-11, closing out the match on his fourth match point.

Tomorrow, the winner of seven Grand Slam tournaments will face American Tommy Paul, number 14 in the ATP ranking and seeded 7th.  

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