""Sometimes, I practice it. I'm not going to lie," the No. 2-seeded Alcaraz said about the bit of wizardry he delivered in the first set. "But I mean, I don't practice it, like, too many times. Just in practice, if the opportunity is there, I will try. In the match, it's kind of the same. If I have the opportunity, why not?""
"Moving to his right at midcourt, Alcaraz found himself in what appeared to be a bad spot when Rinderknech wrong-footed him. But Alcaraz wrapped his racket around his body and flicked a shot up the line. Perhaps startled that the point wasn't over, Rinderknech hit a volley that landed in the net. A big smile crossed Alcaraz's face as he looked over at his coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, in the stands."
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Arthur Rinderknech 7-6 (3), 6-3, 6-4 to reach his 13th Grand Slam quarterfinal. At 22 years and 3 months, Alcaraz became the youngest man in the Open era to reach 13 major quarterfinals, about six months younger than Boris Becker at the same milestone. Alcaraz produced a behind-the-back winner in the first set and later hit a no-look passing winner. He said he practices such shots occasionally and will try them in matches when opportunities arise. Alcaraz closed a love hold at 2-all with a spectacular flick up the line, smiled toward coach Juan Carlos Ferrero, and placed a finger behind his ear to acknowledge the crowd. He will face No. 20 Jiri Lehecka next.
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