Monday, 20 February 2023

Alcaraz wins Argentina Open

Final day in Buenos Aires.

2023 Argentina Open, an ATP 250 tournament, on Clay, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, 13-19 February 2023.

2022 champion (not defending):
Casper Ruud (1) who defeated Diego Schwartzman (2) 5-7 6-2 6-3

Final:

Carlos Alcaraz (1) (Spain) v Cameron Norrie (2) (Great Britain)

Alcaraz had a 3-1 record in previous matches against Norrie, although Norrie’s victory was in the most recent contest - the Cincinnati quarter finals last year.

Neither player was taken to deuce until the seventh game of set one.
Alcaraz converted the second of two break points and led 4-3.

Norrie served at 3-5 to stay in the set, but was broken again and Alcaraz took the set 6-3.

Alcaraz broke the Norrie serve in game two of set two and led 2-0.
No other break chances arrived until Alcaraz served for the match at 5-3.

Alcaraz saved the first of two break points but not the second, and Norrie was back on serve at 4-5.
Norrie consolidated the break to level at 5-5.

Norrie served at 5-6 to stay in the match but couldn’t manage it.
Alcaraz broke to finish the match 6-3 7-5 and claim his seventh title.

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