Carlos Alcaraz reached the quarterfinals of the Masters tournament in Toronto, the ATP leader after a three-set match (there were two tie-breaks) was overtaken by Hubert Gurkach (15th favorite).

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Carlos Alcaraz, in the quarters at ATP Toronto – victory with Hubert Gurkach

As expected, the serve was a very important weapon in the match.

A single break made the difference in the first set (6-3) in favor of the Pole, and the next two legs needed tie-breaks to decide the winner.

More inspired in moments of tension, Carlos won both tiebreaks (7-2, 7-3), and the victory took place after two hours and 41 minutes.

It was a tense match, with a lot of physical effort, the match was decided by several points.

In the quarters, Alcaraz has a match against Tommy Paul (the American seeded in Toronto at number 12).

Alcaraz vs. Gurkach

Video source: Eurosport

ATP Toronto quarterfinals schedule

Carlos Alcaraz (1) vs. Tommy Paul (12)

Gael Monfils vs Yannick Sinner (7)

Mackenzie McDonald – Alejandro Davidovich Fokina

Alex de Minaur vs. Danylo Medvedev (2).