Mexican Open LIVE: Alcaraz vs McDonald LIVE – Carlos Alcaraz will begin the Mexican Open campaign on Wednesday, 1st March 2023. The Spaniard is set to be back in action following his runner-up finish at the Rio Open. USA’s McKenzie McDonald will be his opponent in the first round of the ATP 500 event. McDonald is entering the tournament after his semifinal appearance at the Delray Beach Open. The match is scheduled to begin at 6.30 AM IST. Follow Mexican Open 2023 LIVE updates on InsideSport.IN
Mexican Open LIVE: Carlos Alcaraz set to begin Mexican Open campaign, faces Mackenzie McDonald in first round – Follow Alcaraz vs McDonald LIVE updates
Today it was not to be! Congratulations to @cam_norrie for his title in Rio, and for a great start to the season. You deserve it! 🤝🏻 And thanks so much for the support all week 🇧🇷, you have a place in my ❤️! Muito obrigado pelo apoio sempre constante!
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— Carlos Alcaraz (@carlosalcaraz) February 27, 2023
- World No.2 Carlos Alcaraz started his campaign in 2023 at the Argentina Open. He missed the Australian Open at the start of the year due to a leg injury.
- He had a terrific start to the season as he won the Argentina Open title straightaway after his return from the injury.
- The Spaniard also subsequently made his way into the final of the Rio Open and was aiming to lift his second successive title of the year.
- However he only managed to finish as runner-up as he went down against Cameron Norrie in the final by losing in three sets.
- Alcaraz also suffered a leg injury in the tourament and it remains to be seen whether it will have an impact on his participation in the tournament.
- Mackenzie McDonald made headlines earlier this year after defeating Rafael Nadal in the second round of the Australian Open.
- The American stunned the defending champion with a 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 win. However he bowed out of the tournament from the third round.
- McDonald then played in the Dallas Open and couldn’t go past the second round.
- He played at the Delray Open Beach and went all thye way to the semifinals where he suffered a straight set win against compatriot and top seed Taylor Fritz.
Alcaraz vs McDonald LIVE: Both the players have met twice so far in the ATP Tour. In both their previous meetings, Alcaraz emerged as the winner. The World No.2 yet again enters as the favourite in the upcomomg contest. However his fitness remains a concern following his defeat in the Rio Open final.
Where to watch Mexican Open 2023 LIVE?
Mexican Open 2023 can be watched LIVE on Tennis TV.
Mexican Open LIVE: Carlos Alcaraz set to begin Mexican Open campaign, faces Mackenzie McDonald in first round – Follow Alcaraz vs McDonald LIVE updates
