Argentina Open 2023: Carlos Alcaraz made a winning return to the ATP Tour on Wednesday, 15th February 2023. He earned a 6-2, 4-6, 6-2 victory in two hours against Laslo Djere. With the win, the top seed will next face another Serbian in Dusan Lajovic in the quarterfinals of the tournament on Thursday, 16th February 2023. Follow Argentina Open 2023 LIVE updates on InsideSport.IN
Argentina Open 2023: Carlos Alcaraz makes winning return to ATP Tour, defeats Laslo Djere in three sets in second round of Argentina Open 2023 – Watch Alcaraz vs Djere Highlights
Returning from recent abdominal and hamstring injuries, he was at his best early and late as he moved through the gears, treating the expectant crowd to the full range of magic that helped him claim the 2022 year-end No. 1 in the ATP Rankings.
“It’s a great feeling to win again,” Alcaraz said post-match. “It’s been a long time for me with no competition, with no matches, just recovering. Finally I got my first win of 2023.”
Australian Open: World number one Alcaraz to open his 2023 season in Argentina“I’m really happy [in Buenos Aires],” Alcaraz said. “I didn’t expect such a great crowd, a great atmosphere behind me. So I just can say thank you to all the fans here in Buenos Aires for the warm welcome that I received in this first match and I hope to keep going with this energy.”
After an abdominal tear ended his 2022 season after the Paris Masters, Alcaraz picked up a hamstring injury during his preparations for the Australian Open. He lost the top spot in the ATP Rankings to Novak Djokovic during his time on the sidelines, but now begins his charge to return to the pinnacle of men’s tennis.
Argentina Open 2023: Carlos Alcaraz makes winning return to ATP Tour, defeats Laslo Djere in three sets in second round of Argentina Open 2023 – Watch Alcaraz vs Djere Highlights