Athletistic will broadcast live online text: Olympic Games 2024. Tennis. 1/8 finals. Safiullin – Alcaraz. Live
Alcaraz began his quest for Olympic gold with a 6-3, 6-1 win over Lebanon’s Hadi Habib. He then faced Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor in the second round. The first set was a breeze for the Spaniard, who won it after dropping just one game. Both tennis players played with great confidence on serve in the second set, but Alcaraz saved a set point in the 10th game. The set eventually went to a tiebreaker, with the reigning Wimbledon and Roland Garros champion easily outlasting Griekspoor to win the match 6-1, 7-6 (3).
Safiullin defeated Chilean Alejandro Tabilo 6-4, 6-4 and advanced to the second round, where he faced Argentine Thomas Martin Etcheverry. The Russian crushed his opponent in the first set, giving him the lead. Etcheverry took the lead twice in the second set, but lost his lead. He then saved a match point in the 10th game and managed to force a tie-break later. However, in the tie-break, Safiullin dominated again and won 6-0, 7-6 (1).
Safiullin leads the head-to-head with Alcaraz with a score of 1-0. He won their previous meeting at the 2023 Paris Masters in straight sets.
2024 Olympic Games. Tennis. 1/8 finals. Safiullin – Alcaraz. Live
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