Tennis video Hurkacz – Alcaraz: 125-minute drama, 2 decisive tie-breaks (Miami Open)

(Video tennis Hurkacz – Alcaraz, men’s singles semi-final Miami Open 2022) The match consists of 2 sets that must use a tie-break series to determine the winner.

Both sides entered confidently in the first set, with an even position after the first 7 games when Hurkacz led 4-3. In game 8, Alcaraz had a break to equalize 4-4. The pressure was pushed by Alcaraz in game 11 so Hurkacz had to save 2 break times, leading 6-5. However, the set still has to enter a tie-break.

Alcaraz shows youth before Hurkacz

Here, Hurkacz sometimes led Alcaraz to 4-2 but in the end still succumbed to 5-7 due to 3 mini-break losses.

The match in set 2 was no different when both sides still made good use of the serve games. Alcaraz missed two break opportunities in game 11 against Hurkacz, and the set continued to enter a tie-break.

The youth of the Spaniard was clearly shown in this tie-break series, when he soon led Hurkacz 4-1 and won 7-2 after winning two mini-breaks.

With a victory after 2 hours and 5 minutes, Alcaraz will enter the final of the Miami Open 2022 against rival Casper Ruud at 0:00 on April 4.

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