Tennis

ATP roundup: Carlos Alcaraz battles past Nardi to advance in Qatar Open

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz overcame a spirited challenge from qualifier Luca Nardi to claim a 6-1, 4-6, 6-3 victory in the second round of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open in Doha on Wednesday. The world No. 3 started strong, converting five of 11 break points, while his Italian opponent, ranked No. 85, managed only two of five and struggled with five double faults.