Alcaraz with 1st victory after Wimbledon trophy

Carlos Alcaraz defeated David Goffin in a hard-fought match 4-6, 6-4, 10-8 at the Hopman Cup in France.

Lethal 1-2 combo from the Wimbledon champ 💥@carlosalcaraz | #HopmanCup pic.twitter.com/VgnnOcYyB2

— Tennis Channel International (@TennisChanneli) July 21, 2023

The win helped Spain tie with Belgium 1-1 after Rebeka Masarova lost to Elise Mertens earlier in the day.

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It was Alcaraz first victory after famously dethroning Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final.

The world No.1 didn’t find his best touch and looked a shadow of himself compared to last week in the All England’s Club. But it was sufficient to edge out and overpower his opponent.

Spain next face Croatia – who beat Belgium 2-1 – on Saturday, with the winners of their three-team group facing Switzerland in the final on Sunday.

The Hopman Cup made its comeback on the calendar after 4 year absence, the last edition being in 2019. It is unique event as it pairs players from the same nationality as they face one against each other.