Carlos Alcaraz shines, but Spain suffers defeat at Hopman Cup

Carlos Alcaraz displayed his tennis prowess with a brilliant performance at the Hopman Cup, defeating Borna Coric in a thrilling encounter. However, Spain faced a disappointing exit from the team competition after Rebeka Masarova's defeat. 

Despite Carlos Alcaraz's impressive victory over Croatia's Borna Coric at the Hopman Cup, Spain faced a disappointing exit from the rebooted team competition. The newly-crowned Wimbledon champion showcased his skills, winning 6-3, 6-7 (6/8), 10-5 against Coric. However, Spain's hopes of reaching the final against Switzerland were dashed when Rebeka Masarova fell to a straightforward defeat against Donna Vekic, with a scoreline of 6-2, 6-1.

The Spanish team had a challenging task ahead, needing to secure a 3-0 victory over Croatia to have a shot at Sunday's final. Unfortunately, their hopes were further shattered in the mixed doubles match, where Alcaraz and Masarova couldn't overcome the Croatian duo, Coric and Vekic, losing with a score of 1-6, 6-4, 14-12.

The outcome favoured Croatia, as they advanced to the highly-anticipated final showdown against Switzerland. Despite Spain's loss, Carlos Alcaraz's remarkable performance in the competition showcased his potential and talent on the international stage. As a newly-crowned Wimbledon champion, Alcaraz's presence in the Hopman Cup had been highly anticipated, and his performance did not disappoint.

With Spain out of contention for the final, the competition intensified, promising an exciting clash between Croatia and Switzerland. Tennis enthusiasts eagerly await the final match to see which team will emerge victorious and claim the Hopman Cup title.