By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Monday, May 15, 2023

Unheralded Hungarian Fabian Marozsan was armed with a world rating of No. 135 and a modest purpose when he arrived in Rome final week.

Win a qualifying match.

Rome Shock: Fabio Marozsan Upsets Carlos Alcaraz

Today, Marozsan delivered a main-draw grasp class surprising world No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz 6-3, 7-6(1) in a stunning Rome debut.

One of probably the most stirring upsets of the season got here from a person who has spent just about his total profession taking part in Challengers and Futures and easily aimed to win a qualifying spherical in Rome.

"I played in a challenger in Cagliari. I lost in the second round against Shelton. That was a great match," Marozsan stated of his Rome preparation. "But before that tournament, I had some problem with my tennis.

"I imply, I did not play so properly. I simply misplaced within the first spherical, misplaced within the second spherical. I did not play so properly. I used to be a bit of bit confused. I do not know what to do on the court docket."

Surviving qualifying has liberated Marozsan, who frequently beat the US Open champion to the punch today.

"I used to be a bit of bit extra assured right here within the first spherical, within the quallie," Marozsan said. "I nearly misplaced as a result of it was within the third set 5-4 to Skatov. He's serving for the match. Something modified.

"Maybe I started to be more positive. I just wanted to enjoy the game. Maybe this is the key."

Congratulations Fabian! 👌🏻 An excellent match and a deserved win. I attempted to combat till the tip, nevertheless it wasn't potential! 🥲 Now it's time to relaxation and deal with Roland Garros! 💪🏻 C I A O R O M A 👋🏻🇮🇹!

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— Carlos Alcaraz (@carlosalcaraz) May 15, 2023

Here are 10 details that can assist you get to know Fabio Marozsan a bit of bit higher.

1. Fabian Marozsan confirmed his shotmaking abilities and deft drop shot repeatedly edging the world No. 2 in drop shot duels and doubling Alcaraz's winner output—31 to fifteen—in a powerful 100-minute victory.

2. Trailing 1-4 within the second set tiebreaker, Marozsan received six straight factors to seal 6-3, 7-6(4) victory in simply the third Tour-level tiebreaker of his profession.

3. The 6'4" Marozsan, a native of Budapest, Hungary, is also an avid basketball player and fan of hoops.

4. Fabian Marozsan began playing tennis at the age of 5 learning the sport from his father.

5. Rome is Marozsan's ATP Tour-level debut.

6. Marozsan's nickname is "Fabi."

7. World No. 135 Marozsan is the lowest-ranked man in the Rome field.

8. Rafael Nadal is Marozsan's tennis hero.

"I imply, we play little bit completely different sport," Marozsan said of Nadal. "I imply, he isn't taking part in flat like me. Mentally I feel he is one of the best within the sport. So, yeah, he is one of the best for me."

9. Prior to this breakout Rome run, Marozsan didn't qualify for 4 Tour-level principal attracts: Australian Open, Marseille, Estoril and Banja Luka. He received only one match in these 4 qualifying tournaments.

10. Marozsan defeat No. 67-ranked Corentin Moutet 6-0, 6-7(8), 6-2 in first spherical and No. 39-ranked Jiri Lehecka 4-6, 6-1, 7-6(4) earlier than knocking out the second-ranked Alcaraz, who will regain world No. 1 on Monday.

11. Marozsan will face one other reigning Masters 1000 champion, Fifteenth-seeded Borna Coric, with a quarterfinal spot on the road.

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