Carlos Alcaraz showed why he’s the No.2 seed in the men’s tennis world once again. He swept Mattia Bellucci in three straight sets, with a score of 6-1, 6-0, 6-3, in the second round of the 2025 US Open. Needless to say, the numbers speak for themselves of the Spaniard’s dominance on the court. And the match ended in a meagre 96 minutes. But even after claiming the win, Alcaraz had to apologize to the fans.

But why would someone who absolutely decimated his opponent at a Grand Slam say sorry to the fans? The reason being that the match ended too fast, too soon. During the post-match interview, the reporter highlighted the emotion of the fans, claiming that people would have loved to watch Alcaraz play a bit longer. And that’s when Carlos Alcaraz swooped in with an apology. 

Showcasing his hilarious side, the Spanish star said, “Yeah, I mean, I just gotta say sorry for the people. I mean, I gotta do my job.” Nevertheless, Arthur Ashe Stadium resounded with cheers as Alcaraz controlled the pace of the match with his serve and return. And he knew it pretty well. 

Talking about the win, Carlos Alcaraz said, “I played great to be honest from the beginning until the last ball… I know his level. Today wasn’t his day and I tried to make the most of his mistakes.” But spending less time on the court was a deliberate move. He continued, “In general, I’m just really happy with the performance. The less time I spend on court, the better for me.”

Carlos Alcaraz is currently en route to face Luciano Darderi tomorrow, at the third round of the 2025 US Open. But will he continue his winning momentum? We’ll find that out tomorrow. For now, head to our EssentiallySports Live Blog to catch real-time updates of the US Open. 

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