{"id":239088,"date":"2025-07-05T03:34:10","date_gmt":"2025-07-05T03:34:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/239088\/"},"modified":"2025-07-05T03:34:10","modified_gmt":"2025-07-05T03:34:10","slug":"stressed-out-carlos-alcaraz-admits-he-could-not-believe-what-jan-lennard-struff-did-in-their-wimbledon-match","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/239088\/","title":{"rendered":"Stressed out Carlos Alcaraz admits he could not believe what Jan-Lennard Struff did in their Wimbledon match"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Carlos Alcaraz was made to work hard for his place in the fourth round of Wimbledon, but got the job done in four sets.<\/strong><\/p>\n

After Alcaraz beat Fabio Fognini<\/a> and Oliver Tarvet in his opening two matches, he moved on to play Jan-Lennard Struff in the third round.<\/p>\n

Having pushed Alcaraz<\/a> to five sets at SW19 three years ago, the German was ready for another shot at the two-time champion.<\/p>\n

\"Jan-LennardPhoto by HENRY NICHOLLS\/AFP via Getty Images<\/p>\n

Dropping the first set 1-6, Struff fought back to level things up at one-set-apiece on Centre Court.<\/p>\n

Stepping into another gear, Alcaraz took the third 6-3, as things got tense during the latter stages of the fourth set.<\/p>\n

Reacting after the match, Alcaraz could not believe what his German opponent did on game point at 4-4 in the fourth set.<\/p>\n

Carlos Alcaraz doesn\u2019t know how Jan-Lennard Struff missed \u2018that volley\u2019<\/p>\n

During his on-court interview, the Spaniard gave his verdict on the point that turned the match in his favor.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe missed a volley one metre in front of the net, so I still can\u2019t believe I am standing here 6-4,\u201d said Alcaraz.<\/p>\n

\u201cI just try to run every ball, to fight for every ball, and try to see if he was going to miss some easy shots. I was lucky that I made the most of it and ended up taking the break.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut I still do not know how he missed that volley.\u201d<\/p>\n

AD-40 up at 4-4, Struff had the whole court to aim at with a volley, but struck it into the net, before Alcaraz broke a few minutes later.<\/p>\n

\"CarlosPhoto by HENRY NICHOLLS\/AFP via Getty Images<\/p>\n

Sharing his overall thoughts on the match, Alcaraz explained how Struff made things difficult for him.<\/p>\n

\u201cI knew from the beginning that it was going to be difficult. I had to be really focused on every shot on my service games and the return,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cHis game is suited to the grass. Big serves, approaching the net as much as he can.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo I am pleased about everything that I have done today, fighting, running, making great shots, and I tried to take the opportunities that he brought to me in the match, and I\u2019m just proud to get the win in four sets.\u201d<\/p>\n

The serve played a big role in the outcome of the match, as whilst Struff hit more aces than Alcaraz, he also hit more double faults, many of which came during crucial moments.<\/p>\n\nPlayer<\/strong><\/td>\nAces<\/strong><\/td>\nDouble faults<\/strong><\/td>\n1st Serve %<\/strong><\/td>\nWin % on 1st Serve<\/strong><\/td>\nWin % on 2nd Serve<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nCarlos Alcaraz<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n58%<\/td>\n73%<\/td>\n68%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nJan-Lennard Struff<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n55%<\/td>\n75%<\/td>\n47%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Serving stats from Carlos Alcaraz v Jan-Lennard Struff<\/p>\n

Relieved to have secured his place in the last 16, Alcaraz admitted he was stressed throughout his third-round match.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was stressful. To be honest, I was suffering in every service game that I did today,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201c0-30, break points down. It was stressful. Every time he could push me, he did it.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo I just kind of survived, I guess. I am just really happy that in the end I got the break and it was more calm.\u201d<\/p>\n

Surviving to reach the fourth round, Alcaraz will now prepare to take on Andrey Rublev<\/a> for the fourth time.<\/p>\n

Carlos Alcaraz and Andrey Rublev\u2019s head-to-head record<\/p>\n

Next up for Alcaraz is Russia\u2019s Rublev, who has quietly gone about his business at the All England Club, reaching the fourth round of a Grand Slam for the second time this year.<\/p>\n