Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz secured a spot in the Olympic singles quarterfinals after defeating Roman Safiullin, a Russian competing as an Individual Neutral Athlete (AIN), in straight sets. Alcaraz, who recently clinched victories at the French Open and Wimbledon, displayed his prowess on the court with a 6-4 6-2 win over Safiullin.
Alcaraz's next challenge in the quarterfinals will be against American player Tommy Paul, setting the stage for an exciting match-up between the two talented athletes.
Following his singles victory, Alcaraz will return to the court alongside his doubles partner, the legendary Rafael Nadal. The Spanish duo is scheduled to compete against the American pair of Austin Krajicek and Rajeev Ram in the men's doubles quarterfinals. The match is set to take place at 1 p.m. ET (7 p.m. local time), promising a thrilling display of skill and teamwork from both teams.
