New York: The 2022 champion, Carlos Alcaraz, easily advanced to the third round of the current US Open 2025 tennis tournament by defeating Mattia Bellucci won three sets in a row on Wednesday.
According to Olympics.com, Spain's second seed completed the task in 1 hour and 36 minutes, defeating the unseeded Italian 61, 60, 63.
Alcaraz gave his most dominant Grand Slam performance, losing only four games in his second career head-to-head and first in five years.
Alcaraz didn't face a single break point and won 86% of his first service games in defeating the 65th-ranked Bellucci.
The 2022 US Open winner, who won his first big championship at Flushing, has won 41 of his previous 43 matches.
To be honest, I played well from start to end, according to Alcaraz. I am familiar with Mattia's ability, but today was not his day. But I attempted to make the most of his errors, to stay in the game, and to find a decent rhythm. The less time I spend on court, the better for me, I believe it is preferable to go to bed early and be fresh to perform. I'm ready for the next round as much as I can be, Alcaraz told Olympics. com after the game.
Alcaraz began his US Open campaign earlier on Tuesday with a fresh haircut, a buzz cut, and the same form, earning a straight-sets victory over Reilly Opelka.
Alcaraz advanced his championship bid with a 64, 75, 64 triumph, overcoming Opelka's powerful serve with concentrated play to reach the second round. The Spanish sensation is seeking his sixth major championship.
Today was a very tough one against a very good opponent. I was unable to find the rhythm I wanted in the game due to Reilly's serve, but I am overall satisfied with everything I accomplished today. I believe the return was one of the finest things I did today, and I simply attempted to perform my best tennis, focusing on my serve. According to the ATP website, he remarked, "Overall, I believe I played well today. "
You feel like nothing matters on you, but rather on him and the manner in which he serves, plays from the baseline. You must be focused, get as many returns as possible, join the rally, and attempt to win the game. points that he allows you to play from the baseline. It is really difficult when you play someone who refuses to let you play your game, he said.
