2024 French Open, Carlos Alcaraz dispatches J.J. Wolf: Key stats
Men's singles third seed Carlos Alcaraz has booked his spot in the second round of the 2024 French Open. The Spaniard was at his dominant best and dispatched J.J. Wolf 6-1, 6-2, 6-1 in straight sets. Wolf tried his best to raise his level but it proved rather difficult. Everything went as per the plan for Alcaraz, who was exceptional. Here are further details.
46-10 win-loss record across Grand Slams
Alcaraz claimed his 46th win across Grand Slams. He owns a 46-10 win-loss record. At the French Open, Alcaraz has a 12-3 win-loss record. He reached the semis last season and the quarters in 2022 at Roland Garros. The two-time Grand Slam champion has managed titles at Wimbledon (2023) and US Open (2022).
Alcaraz's form in 2024
Alcaraz started the 2024 ATP Tour with a quarter-final appearance at the Australian Open. He was ousted in the semis of the Argentina Open. He handed a walkover after a 1-1 score at Rio Open (R32). Alcaraz collected his maiden title of the year at Indian Wells. He lost in the quarters (Miami Open and Madrid Open). Alcaraz is 19-5 this season.
Here are the match stats
Alcaraz doled out five aces compared to none from Wolf. Both players committed one doube fault each. Alcaraz had a 71% win on the first serve and a 67% win on the second. He converted 9/15 break points.
A perfect start for Alcaraz
It was a perfect match for Alcaraz, who is chasing a maiden Roland Garros crown. Wolf wasn't much competition and Alcaraz looked in full flow. Despite still wearing a supportive sleeve on his right arm, there were no signs of any injury problems for the Spaniard. He dropped just four games inside two hours at the Philippe-Chatrier.
Alcaraz follows in the footsteps of Nadal and Ferrero
Alcaraz claimed a 12th win from his opening 15 men's singles matches at Roland Garros. As per Opta, since 2000, only two players have claimed more from that opening span of matches - Rafael Nadal (15) and Juan Carlos Ferrero (13).
Wins for Dimitrov and Rublev
Earlier on Sunday, Grigor Dimitrov reached the second round after beating Aleksandar Kovacevic 6-4, 6-3, 6-4. Joining Dimitrov was Russian tennis ace Andrey Rublev. The sixth seed won in four sets (6-2, 6-7, 6-3, 7-5) against Taro Daniel.
