Through his X profile, top analyst José Moron highlighted how Alcaraz was not particularly lucky in this circumstance: "Facing a player like Opelka in the first round is one of the worst draws that can happen. Carlos will have to face a player who has a monstrous serve and who will not give him any rhythm from baseline."

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