Alcaraz pressured to do forfeit at Canadian Open after being proven up by Monfils

Alcaraz now faces a troublesome take a look at on the Canadian Open with big-serving Pole, Hubert Hurkacz, ready within the subsequent spherical. The Spaniard was not fully happy along with his efficiency towards Shelton, however hopes that the outing will assist him take the battle to his subsequent opponent.

“I tried to play my level but it wasn’t easy,” mentioned the 20-year-old. “He was more aggressive than me from the beginning to the last ball. I tried to be solid and to get my rhythm and I’m really happy to be through to have an opportunity in the next round.

“This match will assist me to be extra focussed within the subsequent spherical, to place my recreation first at first of the match.”