Carlos Alcaraz has defeated Etcheverry. The match took place in Monte Carlo.
Alcaraz Dominates Early Exchanges
Etcheverry served to start the match. Alcaraz secured an early break. He capitalised with a great forehand. Etcheverry’s shot landed in the net, handing Alcaraz three break points.
An Argentinian double fault further aided Alcaraz. Another double fault followed.
Alcaraz consolidated his advantage. He closed out a game with three powerful forehands. Etcheverry struggled to respond.
Alcaraz dominated his service game. He secured the game without difficulty.
Etcheverry’s Resistance
Etcheverry managed to hold serve. He won a point after eight consecutive points from Alcaraz. Alcaraz’s forehand went out.
Etcheverry then held again. Alcaraz’s drop shot did not land.
Etcheverry had a good attack, but Alcaraz defended even better.
Alcaraz then secured another break. This was sealed with a forehand that Etcheverry could not return.
Alcaraz Closes Out the Set
Etcheverry served to stay in the set. Alcaraz earned a set point following another double fault from his opponent.
Etcheverry saved two break points, following an error from Alcaraz.
Alcaraz created two set points with a strong forehand down the line. He then secured the set with a cross-court backhand, followed by a forehand.
- Etcheverry has 12 wins on clay this season.
- He has two losses.
- He has won nine of those matches in the deciding set.
Etcheverry, who was the victor against Rafa Jódar, started the week ranked number 30 in the ATP.
Etcheverry has the most match wins after losing the first set this year on any surface, with seven.
Etcheverry won the tournament in Rio de Janeiro in February. Prior to that he had played in three finals, all on clay, losing in Chile and Houston in 2023 and in Lyon in 2024.