Sebastian Korda upsets Carlos Alcaraz in Young-Gun Battle

MONACO: Sebastian Korda earned the biggest win of his season at the Monte Carlo Masters, edging Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz 7-6(2), 6-7(5), 6-3 to reach the third round here on Wednesday.

World No. 11 Alcaraz arrived in Monte Carlo in red-hot form, having captured his maiden ATP Masters 1000 crown in Miami. However, the 18-year-old, who was making his debut at the clay-court event, was unable to cope with American Korda's heavy-hitting, variety and the windy conditions.

Another seeded player to fall on Wednesday was Lorenzo Sonego, who was beaten 6-4, 6-4 by Serb Laslo Djere.

Sonego had dropped just two games on his way to victory in the pair's previous meeting in Rio de Janeiro in February but could not produce a repeat performance in Monaco. IANS

Also Read: Cameron Norrie, Paul reach semi-finals

Also Watch: Assam, Meghalaya Sign Agreement To Resolve Boundary Dispute