Alcaraz was noted for overpowering Carreño Busta in backhand exchanges and showing exceptional touch at the net.
Carreño Busta was one of five Spaniards in the Basel draw that year. He reached the quarterfinal by defeating home favorite Dominic Stricker in a tight three-set match. Alcaraz was noted for overpowering Carreño Busta in
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Despite being close friends who frequently train and dine together, Alcaraz emphasized that "on court, there are no friends" to maintain his focus during the win. This match was significant as it brought Alcaraz
At the , Carlos Alcaraz defeated his close friend and fellow countryman Pablo Carreño Busta in the quarterfinals with a score of 6-3, 6-4 . This match was significant as it brought Alcaraz within two wins of his sixth tour-level title of that season. Key Match Facts (Basel 2022 Quarterfinal) Duration: The match lasted one hour and 38 minutes .
This victory extended Alcaraz's lead over Carreño Busta to 2-0 in their ATP Head-to-Head series, following his earlier win in the 2022 Barcelona final. Background and Relationship
Pablo Carreño Busta has often spoken of his "brotherly pride" in Alcaraz's rapid ascent, even joking that he didn't trust Alcaraz's driving yet after the younger Spaniard got his license in early 2022.