Carlos Alcaraz claims he executed nearly flawless play in his dominant victory over Miomir Kecmanovic at the Australian Open

Carlos Alcaraz acknowledged that he executed his game plan flawlessly as he breezed past Miomir Kecmanovic to secure a spot in the Australian Open quarter-finals for the first time. Alcaraz did not allow a single break point, sealing the victory with a swift 6-4, 6-4, 6-0 in just one hour and 50 minutes.

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In their previous encounter in Miami in 2022, Alcaraz needed a final set tie-break to overcome Kecmanovic, but this time around, he dominated every aspect of the rematch, setting up a quarter-final clash with Alexander Zverev in Melbourne. Speaking with 24Hscore Barbara Schett after the triumph, Alcaraz expressed his delight with his performance on Rod Laver Arena.

He noted the marked difference from their previous match, emphasizing that he started better and played at a higher level. Alcaraz commended his flawless execution, highlighting his precise ball striking and agile movement on the court. Proud of his consistent performance throughout the match, Alcaraz mentioned that maintaining this steadiness is a focus of his ongoing efforts, expressing happiness with his current form and hoping to sustain it in the upcoming matches.

Alcaraz is still on track for a potential clash with the 10-time champion Novak Djokovic, who was labeled the “clear favorite” for the men’s singles title by Eurosport analysts Nick Kyrgios and Tim Henman following his decisive double-bagel victory over Adrian Mannarino on Sunday.

Barbara Schett interviewed Alcaraz’s coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, during the match. Ferrero, the former French Open champion, expressed admiration for Alcaraz’s “intensity.” Unfortunately, Ferrero is absent from the Melbourne tournament due to knee surgery.

Alcaraz shared that maintaining consistent intensity is a focus for him, aiming to sustain it throughout the entire duration of a match, be it two or three hours. He appreciated Ferrero’s positive feedback, acknowledging the challenge of meeting the high standards set by his professional coach and expressing gratitude for the encouraging words.