Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek suffered, but progressed in Canada

Posted On: December 17, 2023

The Spanish Carlos Alcaraz and the Polish Iga Swiatekleaders of tennis world, They suffered this Thursday move forward in Toronto and Montrealrespectively, the two Canadian tournaments which are in the spotlight this week.

Alcaraz was on the verge of defeatbut he played his game in three hard-fought sets (two in the tie-break) with scores of 3-6, 7-6 (7/2), 7-6 (7/3) in two hours and 40 minutes forehead polish Hubert Hurkacz.

The Spanish he won the third set by 3-1 and 4-2, but his opponent, the Pole Hurkacz (N.15), was overcome and managed to force the tie-break. From there, the Spaniard’s class, especially his mental resistance, was enough to win the duel.

The current world number one transit an impressive 16-game winning streak. Furthermore, he suffered only four defeats throughout the seasonthree of them attributed primarily to physical problems during matches.

Your current file general of 2023 It is 51 victories and 4 defeatsleaving him just six wins to match his remarkable 2022 performance of 57 wins and 17 losses.

Alcarazwho now leads his personal record 2-0 against the Pole, will be measured In Quarter-finals to the American Tommy Paulwho beat his compatriot Marcos Girón 6-3, 6-2.

Previously, Spanish Alexander Davidovich surprised in Norwegian Casper Ruudthird favorite, beating him 7-6 (7/4), 4-6, 7-6 (7/4) for also qualifies for the quarter-finals of the Canadian tournament.

Davidovichwho fought for three hours to surprise one of the favorites, will be measured for advancement to the semi-finals with the American Mackenzie McDonaldwho also beat Canadian Milos Raonic 6-3, 6-3.

On the other hand, the British veteran Andy Murray retired after his accident of Octavos with the Italian Jannik Sinner, citing a abdominal distention.

The two-time Wimbledon champion, 36, who had fought until the third round After a grueling three-set match against Max Purcell on Wednesday, announced his retirement moments before that he started his clash with Sinner.

Poland’s Swiatek also suffers

Meanwhile, at the WTA 1000 tournament in Montreal, the Polish Iga Swiateknumber one among women, suffered to conquer Czech Karolina Muchova (N.14) with partials of 6-1, 4-6, 6-4.

The Pole, who had to endure the prolonged stoppage of the match due to storms, managed to beat the CzechWhat stood up to him during the match winning the second set.

Swiatek will crash now in American-style neighborhoods Danielle Collinswho eliminated the Canadian Leylah Fernández with scores of 6-2, 6-3.

Previously, the also American Jessica Pegulafourth seed, expired in Italian octavos Jasmine Paolini 6-4, 6-0 and now will play against his compatriot Coco Gauffsixth seed and beat ninth-seeded Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic 6-3, 6-0.

-Thursday results at the Canadian Open:

– Men (Toronto Masters 1000)

Third round

Mackenzie McDonald (USA) beat Milos Raonic (CAN) 6-3, 6-3

Alejandro Davidovich (ESP) to Casper Ruud (NOR/N.3) 7-6 (7/4), 4-6, 7-6 (7/4)

Carlos Alcaraz (ESP/N.1) to Hubert Hurkacz (POL/N.15) 3-6, 7-6 (7/2), 7-6 (7/3)

Gael Monfils (FRA) defeats Aleksandar Vukic (AUS) 6-4, 6-4

Alex De Minaur (AUS) beats Taylor Fritz (USA/N.8) 7-6 (9/7), 4-6, 6-1

Daniil Medvedev (RUS/N.2) beats Lorenzo Musetti (ITA/N.16) 6-4, 6-4

Alex De Minaur (AUS) beats Taylor Fritz (USA/N.8) 7-6 (9/7), 4-6, 6-1

Women (WTA 1000 Montreal)

Third round