Carlos Alcaraz has just lost the final in Rio de Janeiro at the hands of an inspired Cameron Norrie. Unfortunately, the Spanish champion was struggling with a leg injury. That was the same issue that prevented him from playing in Australia in January. According to well-known tennis journalist Jose Morgado. Carlito will decide with his coaching team in the next few hours if he will play in Acapulco, where he is seeded number 1 and is supposed to face Mackenzie McDonald.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2023
Currently the world no.2, Carlos played his last encounter on the 26th of February when he was overcome by world no.12 Cameron Norrie 5-7 6-4 7-5 in the final in Rio De Janeiro (draw).
Currently, during this year the Spaniard has achieved a compiled 8-1 match record. This year, Alcaraz won 1 title in Buenos Aires. The Spaniard was the runner-up in Rio de Janeiro.
He is also scheduled to play in Indian Wells (BNP Paribas Open). The main draw will start on the 8th of March.
Mackenzie Mcdonald in 2023
Ranked no.62, Mackenzie played his last match on the 18th of February when he lost to world no.5 Taylor Fritz 6-3 7-6(6)
in the semifinal in Delray Beach (draw).Currently, during this season Mackenzie has achieved a composed 9-5 match record. Mackenzie Mcdonald’s latest run in Delray Beach was the best achievement of his season.
He is also scheduled to play in Indian Wells (BNP Paribas Open). The main draw will start on the 8th of March.
Carlos Alcaraz and Mackenzie Mcdonald played each other only 2 times. Their current head to head is 2-0 for Alcaraz. The last time they locked horns, Carlos Alcaraz won 6-3 6-2 in the 2nd round in Cincinnati (Western & Southern Open) in August 2022.
In the following video you can watch the key moments of their match.
Carlos Alcaraz and Mackenzie Mcdonald |
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