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2024-01-22 08:23:00
Unaffected by the scenario of the match, Cazaux continued to be responsive to the opponent’s level of play. Hurkacz’s mobility, astonishing for his size, allowed the two men to offer many nice points to the public at the John Cain Arena, like this 1-1 ball for Cazaux with tweener from the Frenchman for the gallery. Put under pressure at the slightest relaxation, the 122nd in the world tightened the game to put away 5 break points at 3-3 and hold on until the tie-break, helped by his quality of service (6 aces, 18 in total).
But the scenario of the first set repeated itself. Hurkacz left no space for Cazaux despite a double fault, and brought his power to bear in the exchange to close the affair 7-3 and come away two sets to nothing. With his back once morest the wall, and hampered by stomach aches, the Frenchman called the doctor before starting the last round with a break conceded at the start, punishing a poor service game. Crippling once morest this Hurkacz, who maintained his level and deprived his opponent of solutions on the return to go to victory.
Author of a solid performance, Cazaux quite simply fell once morest stronger players this Monday in Melbourne. But leaves the Australian Open with great promises for the future and an entry into the Top 100 which will open the doors to numerous tournaments. For his part, Hubert Hurkacz qualifies for his first Australian quarter-final, the second in a Grand Slam. The first time, he ended Roger Federer’s career at Wimbledon. This time he will face Daniil Medvedev.
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