Madrid Open Highlights: Carlos Alcaraz enters quarterfinals, sails past Alexander Zverev in straight set in fourth round at Madrid Open 2023 – Watch Highlights

Madrid Open Highlights: Carlos Alcaraz clinched a comfortable 6-1, 6-2 victory against Alexander Zverev in the fourth round of the Madrid Open 2023. The World No.2 brushed past the German in just 83 minutes. The Spaniard will next face Karen Khachanov in the quarterfinal. Follow Madrid Open 2023 LIVE updates on InsideSport.IN

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VAMOOOOS 💪@carlosalcaraz cruises past Zverev 6-1 6-2 to reach the quarter-finals in Madrid!@MutuaMadridOpen | #MMOPEN pic.twitter.com/irKt5hclDe

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Alcaraz was dominant right from the start in the clash. He barely put a foot wrong in his 6-1, 6-2 triumph against the two-time champion Zverev on Manolo Santana Stadium. He dropped just eight points and broke the German’s serve four times in an emphatic 83-minute triumph

“For me it’s amazing to play the level that I played today,” said Alcaraz. “It’s been a question mark for me… I played well, I feel really good right now and this match gives me a lot of confidence.

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“At the beginning [I felt nerves], but you have to handle [them]. The best players in the world handle the nerves really [well] and I want to be like them. Trying not to show the opponent that I’m nervous at all. I just want to enjoy playing here in the Caja Magica in front of my home crowd. It’s been amazing for me to play here, so I just enjoy every moment.”

Zverev was unable to raise his level to match the 19-year-old Spaniard. Alcaraz reeled off five games in a row from 1-2 in the second set as his lightning-fast movement around the court enabled him to redirect his opponent’s heavy groundstrokes with ease.

Now 26-2 for the season, Alcaraz has extra motivation as he pursues his fourth tour-level title of the year in Madrid. If he successfully defends his trophy in the Spanish capital, he will be guaranteed to usurp Novak Djokovic and return to No. 1 in the Pepperstone ATP Rankings

Madrid Open Highlights: Carlos Alcaraz enters quarterfinals, sails past Alexander Zverev in straight set in fourth round at Madrid Open 2023 - Watch Highlights