Zverev held serve to make it 5-5 in the third set.
Alcaraz has been receiving instructions from his box. They are speaking in Spanish, so I can’t tell you what they were saying, but it’s clear their man is struggling. Alcaraz can’t move fast, but he’s swinging hard for winners or quick points.
Carlos Alcaraz under duress.Credit: AP
He’s hoping his legs will recover, but he’s hurting.
It’s working for now but the tension in the stadium has escalated dramtically.
Alcaraz is taking every second he can with each serve, he is playing for time, hoping the pickle juice and other fluids will help him recover.
He held serve again and leads 6-5 with Zverev to serve next.
