The tennis player from El Palmar is making his debut on an Asian tour at the ATP 500 in Beijing
After this first stop in Beijing, the next one for Alcaraz will be the Shanghai Masters 1000
After failing in the semi-finals of the US Open just two weeks ago, Carlos Alcaraz returns to action to embark on an unprecedented Asian tour. The Murcian is one of the big attractions of the ATP 500 in Beijing and the Masters 1,000 in Shanghai, for which he is registered and in which he has never participated before.
An appointment that Carlitos comes to with additional motivation, namely to get points with Novak Djokovic in the fight for number one. Considering that the Serb gave up the game in China to come into the final round of the season in good form.
His first rival on this Asian tour will be German Yannick Hanfmann, who has just completed two previous rounds with some ease. Follow the game minute by minute on SPORT.
HEMPMAN 1-0 ALCARAZ | 2nd SET (0-1)
This forehand goes to Alcaraz and the second set begins like the first: with Hanfmann’s serve won.
HEMPMAN 0-0 ALCARAZ | 2nd SET (0-1)
How well the German moved him on the track. Adv-40.
HEMPMAN 0-0 ALCARAZ | 2nd SET (0-1)
Double fault from Hanfmann. He knows that Alcaraz will catch him on every second serve. 40-40.
HEMPMAN 0-0 ALCARAZ | 2nd SET (0-1)
Two great serves from Hanfmann, who doesn’t plan on throwing the game away. 40-30.
HEMPMAN 0-0 ALCARAZ | 2nd SET (0-1)
More and more involved in the game. He gets a taste for the route. 15-30.
HEMPMAN 0-0 ALCARAZ | 2nd SET (0-1)
The rest of Alcaraz is very long. 0-15.
HEMPMAN 4-6 ALCARAZ | 1ST SET (0-1)
Now yes! Huge first serve from Alcaraz, who scores a more than strange first set. Hanfmann went up the sleeve when he looked dead.
HEMPMAN 4-5 ALCARAZ | 1ST SET (0-0)
What a piece by Hanfmann. 40-15.
HEMPMAN 4-5 ALCARAZ | 1ST SET (0-0)
Hanfmann error in the rest. Three set points for Alcaraz.
HEMPMAN 4-5 ALCARAZ | 1ST SET (0-0)
My mother. Crossed and short. Alcaraz couldn’t have said it better. 30-0.
HEMPMAN 4-5 ALCARAZ | 1ST SET (0-0)
This long right goes to Hanfmann. 15-0.
HEMPMAN 4-5 ALCARAZ | 1ST SET (0-0)
Take out all the rage in the Alcaraz world with an amazing right hand! Break for Carlitos, who will serve to win the set!
HANFMANN 4-4 ALCARAZ | 1ST SET (0-0)
Alcaraz couldn’t cope with Hanfmann’s powerful backhand. 40-40.
HANFMANN 4-4 ALCARAZ | 1ST SET (0-0)
What a crazy leftover from Alcaraz. 40-Adv.
HANFMANN 4-4 ALCARAZ | 1ST SET (0-0)
Shot the two Alcaraz break options with two poor returns. 40-40.
HANFMANN 4-4 ALCARAZ | 1ST SET (0-0)
Alcaraz lures him with the drop shot and finishes with the backhand. Good Carlitos. 15-40.
HANFMANN 4-4 ALCARAZ | 1ST SET (0-0)
Now yes. Another great return from Alcaraz at the feet of Hanfmann as the German was already heading to the net. 15-30.
HANFMANN 4-4 ALCARAZ | 1ST SET (0-0)
Hanfmann continues to grow enormously. 15-15.
HANFMANN 4-4 ALCARAZ | 1ST SET (0-0)
It’s great that Alcaraz finally takes it. Boring. 0-15.
HANFMANN 4-4 ALCARAZ | 1ST SET (0-0)
Hanfmann takes the break again!
HEMPMAN 3-4 ALCARAZ | 1ST SET (0-0)
It was difficult for Alcaraz to escape from the rest of Hanfmann and he did not have time to position himself well on the right side. Resting place for hemp man.
HEMPMAN 3-4 ALCARAZ | 1ST SET (0-0)
The second Alcaraz is played again and things go wrong. 30-30.
HEMPMAN 3-4 ALCARAZ | 1ST SET (0-0)
What a right hand from Hanfmann! The Murcian went up but experienced impossible whiplash. 0-15.
HEMPMAN 3-4 ALCARAZ | 1ST SET (0-0)
Hanfmann takes advantage of Alcaraz’s first drop shot and lands in the net.
HEMPMAN 2-4 ALCARAZ | 1ST SET (0-0)
Alcaraz arrived dead after an eternal point. Adv-40.
HEMPMAN 2-4 ALCARAZ | 1ST SET (0-0)
Hanfmann played second and Alcaraz did the same with the rest. German winner. 40-40.
HEMPMAN 2-4 ALCARAZ | 1ST SET (0-0)
They sang it badly, but it was fair. 30-40.
HEMPMAN 2-4 ALCARAZ | 1ST SET (0-0)
Well, another victorious rest from Alcaraz. Another one in the collection. 15-40.
HEMPMAN 2-4 ALCARAZ | 1ST SET (0-0)
Hanfmann went up like crazy and Alcaraz had the right pass, but it stayed in the net. It was a clear 0-40. 15-30.
HEMPMAN 2-4 ALCARAZ | 1ST SET (0-0)
He wants to drive through the fast lane of Alcaraz. What a backhand from Alcaraz in the rest to put the ball on the line. 0-30.
HEMPMAN 2-4 ALCARAZ | 1ST SET (0-0)
Confirm the Alcaraz break! He relaxed to acknowledge the first pause, but in that second he gave it his all.
HEMPMAN 2-3 ALCARAZ | 1ST SET (0-0)
Serve and Alcaraz net that doesn’t end so well. Hanfmann’s death is crazy. He doesn’t even believe it. The German laughs. 30-15.
HEMPMAN 2-3 ALCARAZ | 1ST SET (0-0)
What a great line from Alcaraz. He hurried, but the play went well. The Murcian wants to confirm the break. 15-0.
HEMPMAN 2-3 ALCARAZ | 1ST SET (0-0)
Now yes! Alcaraz breaks serve again.
HEMPMAN 2-2 ALCARAZ | 1ST SET (0-0)
Once again Alcaraz harassed Hanfmann on the second serve and took advantage of it. 40-Adv.
HEMPMAN 2-2 ALCARAZ | 1ST SET (0-0)
Alcaraz was now unlucky with the band. It gave the German an advantage. 40-40.
HEMPMAN 2-2 ALCARAZ | 1ST SET (0-0)
Hanfmann’s precise serve. 30-40.
HEMPMAN 2-2 ALCARAZ | 1ST SET (0-0)
Well, two more break points for Alcaraz. Festival. How complicated it is to finish your serve on such a big court.
HEMPMAN 2-2 ALCARAZ | 1ST SET (0-0)
Alcaraz show online. 30-0. The Murcian has initially won the five points that Hanfmann served with his second serve.
HEMPMAN 2-2 ALCARAZ | 1ST SET (0-0)
Hanfmann takes the break. He moved Alcaraz all over the pitch.
HEMPMAN 1-2 ALCARAZ | 1ST SET (0-0)
He solves the first break point against Alcaraz with a huge serve. 30-40.
HEMPMAN 1-2 ALCARAZ | 1ST SET (0-0)
Another unforced error from Alcaraz. Be careful because it is a break option for Hempman. 15-40.
HEMPMAN 1-2 ALCARAZ | 1ST SET (0-0)
Long return from Hanfmann, which Alcaraz eats. 15-30.
HEMPMAN 1-2 ALCARAZ | 1ST SET (0-0)
First double fault of the game for Alcaraz. 15-15.
HEMPMAN 1-2 ALCARAZ | 1ST SET (0-0)
Spectacular directly from Alcaraz. With the drive he begins to bring out his best repertoire. 15-0.
HEMPMAN 1-2 ALCARAZ | 1ST SET (0-0)
Hanfmann’s right hand remains in the net. Alcaraz’s first break in the match!
HEMPMAN 1-1 ALCARAZ | 1ST SET (0-0)
How well Alcaraz moved it! 40-Adv. First break opportunity for the Murcians.
HEMPMAN 1-1 ALCARAZ | 1ST SET (0-0)
And Hanfmann also played the other way around. Good Carlitos nails the point from the start. He still has to get used to the rhythm of the game and the pitch. 40-40.
HEMPMAN 1-1 ALCARAZ | 1ST SET (0-0)
Alcaraz played the rest. 40-30.
HEMPMAN 1-1 ALCARAZ | 1ST SET (0-0)
Hanfmann hits him hard, but so does Alcaraz. Long exchange of blows from which the Murcian emerged victorious. 30-30.
HEMPMAN 1-1 ALCARAZ | 1ST SET (0-0)
Another great counterattack from Hanfmann. 30-15.
HEMPMAN 1-1 ALCARAZ | 1ST SET (0-0)
Double fault from Hanfmann because he wanted to hurry too much. 15-15.
HEMPMAN 1-1 ALCARAZ | 1ST SET (0-0)
Alcaraz asserts himself forcefully in his service. The Murcian raises his fist.
HEMPMAN 1-0 ALCARAZ | 1ST SET (0-0)
Hanfmann passed the hard backhand. 30-15. The route is huge.
HEMPMAN 1-0 ALCARAZ | 1ST SET (0-0)
Too long from Alcaraz and Hanfmann, who adds his first serve.
HEMPMAN 0-0 ALCARAZ | 1ST SET (0-0)
Hanfmann now has the cut. 40-15.
HEMPMAN 0-0 ALCARAZ | 1ST SET (0-0)
Serve and hit by Hanfmann. Simply. 40-0.
HEMPMAN 0-0 ALCARAZ | 1ST SET (0-0)
Two great hits from Hanfmann to start this off. 30-0.
HEMPMAN 0-0 ALCARAZ | 1ST SET (0-0)
The game begins with Hanfmann serving!
HEATING
Alcaraz and Hanfmann continue to warm up. The game will start a little late as it was scheduled to start at 1:30 p.m.
COMPLICATED PICTURE
Alcaraz meets Hanfmann, but from here the picture becomes more complicated. From the start, he will most likely face Mussetti, who beats Khachanov, in the next round. It will be a good test.
CUT POINTS
Carlitos comes to the event with an additional motivation, namely to score points with Novak Djokovic in the battle for number one, considering that the Serb gave up the game in China to enter the last half of the season in good shape.
TIME SCHEDULE
A priori, Carlos Alcaraz’s duel should begin at around 1:30 p.m. in Spain. Therefore, in just over ten minutes, the Murcians’ journey should begin in Beijing.
Good afternoon and welcome to the first round of the tournament. Beijing ATP 500. Carlos Alcaraz returns to competition after his defeat in the semi-finals of the US Open in the first of the two tournaments he will play on this Asian tour.
The German in front Yannick Hanfmann who passed the previous phase and therefore comes to the event a little better prepared than the Murcian who has been training in Beijing for days.
