Mattia Bellucci, nothing to do with Carlos Alcaraz but glass half full
Nothing to do for Mattia Bellucci, eliminated from the Us Open at the hands of a simply perfect Carlos Alcaraz in the second round: 6-1, 6-0, 6-3 in 1h36′ of play the final score for the Spaniard who will now face Luciano Darderi.
“There was so much excitement – Bellucci’s words in the postgame -Bellucci’s words in the postgame. To take the field, on such a big center field, already during the warm-up was particularly exciting. I insisted on doing the warm-up on Central to have at least some more reference, but you cannot simulate what then happens in the match against a champion of this level. I was in big trouble but always tried to keep a certain attitude throughout the match”.
“I was trying to give him little time, but Carlos took it all and as soon as I found the slightest angle he came in with great decision – he explained -. He hits the ball hard, he has an unpredictable range of plays. Usually, with certain players, if I insist on the backhand diagonal I can get something out of it, today at some juncture it happened, but he has a really super ability to move the ball, both forehand and backhand: this was one of the keys to his clear victory. In addition, his serve is really outstanding; it always comes in strong and you cannot afford to be even slightly distracted”.
