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Tuesday’s ATP action delivered early-round tension across three tournaments. In Doha, Carlos Alcaraz returned to the court after completing the career Grand Slam and immediately faced pressure. In Delray Beach, Miomir Kecmanovic began his title defense with authority while Tommy Paul survived a late-match scare. In Rio, Argentine matchups and seeded upsets reshaped the draw.
The margins were small, even in straight-set wins. Second-serve pressure, missed match points, and late-set composure defined the day.
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Opening-round matches often reveal form more than results alone. Alcaraz faced late-set pressure. Paul needed multiple chances to close. Seeds in Rio didn’t all survive.
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Early-round matches can expose rhythm gaps, especially for players returning after milestone events. Watching how favorites handle break-point pressure and tiebreak scenarios often offers insight for the next round.
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Top Takeaways
- Alcaraz saved two set points and closed a tiebreak in his first match since completing the career Grand Slam.
- Kecmanovic defended his Delray Beach title with efficient second-serve return pressure.
- Tommy Paul survived despite failing to convert 10 straight match points late in the third set.
- Multiple seeded players advanced in Doha, but Rio featured early upsets.
- Argentine players dominated the opening round in Rio, though two top seeds fell.
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ATP Game Recaps
Carlos Alcaraz vs Arthur Rinderknech Recap: Alcaraz wins 6-4, 7-6 (5)
Top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz returned to action in Doha and delivered a composed performance. After completing the career Grand Slam at the Australian Open, he faced immediate resistance from Arthur Rinderknech.
Alcaraz had not faced a break point until late in the second set, when Rinderknech earned two set points. The Spaniard erased both, forced a tiebreak, and controlled it to secure the win. The match highlighted resilience under pressure rather than dominance.
Andrey Rublev vs Jesper De Jong Recap: Rublev wins 6-4, 6-3
Fifth-seeded Andrey Rublev advanced with a steady straight-set victory. He controlled baseline exchanges and limited extended rallies.
The match never fully swung in De Jong’s favor, and Rublev maintained tempo from start to finish.
Karen Khachanov vs Shintaro Mochizuki Recap: Khachanov wins 6-1, 3-6, 6-4
Seventh-seeded Karen Khachanov opened strongly before weathering a second-set response. After dropping the middle frame, he reasserted control in the decider.
The match required patience, but Khachanov’s composure in the final set carried him through.
Jiri Lehecka vs Jenson Brooksby Recap: Lehecka wins 6-3, 6-3
Eighth-seeded Jiri Lehecka delivered a controlled straight-set performance against Jenson Brooksby.
He dictated rallies efficiently and never allowed momentum to shift.
Miomir Kecmanovic vs Mattia Bellucci Recap: Kecmanovic wins 6-1, 6-4
Defending champion Miomir Kecmanovic began his Delray Beach campaign with authority. He won 12 of 20 points on Bellucci’s second serve and did not face a single break point.
The combination of clean service games and aggressive returning defined the match.
Brandon Nakashima vs Marin Cilic Recap: Nakashima wins 7-6 (4), 7-6 (5)
Seventh-seeded Brandon Nakashima edged Marin Cilic in two tight tiebreak sets. Neither player found easy breaks, forcing precision under pressure.
The difference came in the breakers, where Nakashima executed more cleanly.
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Tommy Paul vs Corentin Moutet Recap: Paul wins 4-6, 6-3, 6-4
Fifth-seeded Tommy Paul survived a turbulent third set in Delray Beach. After failing to convert 10 consecutive match points, he finally closed on a later opportunity.
The match tested patience and composure. Paul’s persistence ultimately paid off.
Rio Open Roundup Recap
Top-seeded Francisco Cerundolo advanced in an all-Argentine matchup, defeating Mariano Navone 6-3, 6-4. Tomas Martin Etcheverry and Roman Andres Burruchaga also secured wins in Argentine clashes.
However, two seeds fell. Juan Manuel Cerundolo eliminated No. 2 Luciano Darderi in three sets, and Portugal’s Jaime Faria knocked out No. 4 Sebastian Baez. Third-seeded Joao Fonseca, Matteo Berrettini, Damir Dzumhur, and Vilius Gaubas also advanced.
The Rio draw tightened early, with momentum shifting toward unseeded challengers.
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