Carlos Alcaraz defeated the German Yannick Hanfmann on Wednesday with 7-6(4), 6-3, 6-2, qualifying for the third round at the Australian Open

Carlos Alcaraz overcame a hesitant start and secured a convincing victory against the German Yannick Hanfmann, with a score of 7-6(4), 6-3, 6-2, thus qualifying for the third round at the Australian Open.

After an exhausting opening set of 78 minutes, in which he came back from 3-1, Alcaraz managed to win the tiebreak. In the second set, he continued to impose his rhythm, and in the third set, Hanfmann, after receiving medical attention, gave up ground, and Alcaraz finished the match with a double break. His next opponent will be Corentin Moutet.