Alcaraz defeats Hanfmann in straight sets in Beijing

Carlos Alcaraz, world number 2, won against world number 53, Yannick Hanfmann, 2-0 sets in his 1^st match in his 1^st match at the competition in Beijing and also his 1^st clash since the defeat against Daniil Medvedev in the ½ finals of the US Open earlier this moment.

A first match win in China!
👏@carlosalcaraz comes through 6-4 6-3 against Hanfmann to begin his Beijing campaign!#ChinaOpen pic.twitter.com/LgelTrDOHi

— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) September 29, 2023

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The Spaniard triumphed for 1 hour and 37 minutes in the Chinese capital. In the 1^st set, we saw 5 breaks, as Alcaraz converted 3 from 11 chances and closed it 6-4.

In the 2^nd set, Carlos dominated and, with 2 breaks from 5 opportunities, won the set 6-3 as he didn’t allow any break chances to Hanfmann.

In the 1/8 finals of the tournament in Beijing, the Spaniard will play against Lorenzo Musetti, who eliminated Karen Khachanov in the 1/16 finals.