I tried to stay awake, I usually do not play this early. I am not a morning person so it is tough to wake up in the morning, says Alcaraz after the match that started 11.45 local time.
During the second set Alcaraz needed to take a medical timeout, and then got his thigh massaged. Also during the third set the star got a massage between the games.
Despite this Alcaraz convinced against the Italian Luciano Darderi, ranked 34 in the world.
The Spaniard won with 6–2, 6–4, 6–0.
After the match Alcaraz said the leg feels good, and that it was more of a precautionary measure.
I think I played good tennis today so I am proud.
US Open is played in Flushing Meadows, New York.
