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Alcaraz covered wide serve
Alcaraz strategically anticipated Zverev's wide serves by positioning himself to cover the forehand side, giving up the backhand side for defense. By cheating over a step towards the forehand side, Alcaraz ensured he was in the right position to take full cuts on the forehand, putting Zverev on the defensive by forcing him to hit a weaker, off-balance shot.