World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz beats David Goffin in first match of Hopman Cup after Wimbledon 2023 victory

Carlos Alcaraz has become a sensation in the Tennis world. With 2 Grand Slam wins on two different surfaces at the tender age of 20, the youngster has highly impressed the Tennis fraternity. Stopping Novak Djokovic from winning five Wimbledon titles in a row has been the biggest achievement of the Spaniard till now without a doubt.

In the Centre Court, Alcaraz showed what he was capable of. Despite the odds being against the young talent, he emerged victorious in the big challenge. The world’s number one player is seen as the future star of Tennis. Every match of Carlos is now followed by many people. After Wimbledon 2023, Alcaraz is taking part in Hopman Cup Tennis Tournament.

First victory after Wimbledon 2023 for Alcaraz

In the first match of the new tournament, Alcaraz faced David Goffin of Belgium and won the match in a three-set thriller. The athlete from Belgium took the early lead in the match as he conquered the first set 6-4. To stay alive in the match, the Spaniard had to win the second set. Alcaraz made an incredible comeback in the match and won the second set 6-4.

The decisive set between the two was intensive. Neither of the two was ready to give up. The match entered a crucial mode. With the experience of performing the best under pressure after playing against big stars, Alcaraz brought in a winning attitude in the match and emerged victorious against Goffin. It was the first victory of the Spaniard after the famous win against Novak Djokovic in Wimbledon in 2023.

Carlos hit three aces against Goffin and both dropped the serve twice. The event is such that the players are representing their teams in both singles and doubles events. The two had faced each other in the mixed doubles event on Friday. Against Croatia, Alcaraz will face world number 15 Borna Coric in singles. Carlos Alcaraz will face Coric again in the doubles event as Donna Vekic will team up with Coric to beat the Spaniard.