Tennis prodigy Alcaraz triumphs in Cincinnati's sweltering climate
Carlos Alcaraz Continues Dominance at Cincinnati Open
Carlos Alcaraz, the world No. 2, has once again proven his mettle at the Cincinnati Open. The 21-year-old Spanish sensation showcased an aggressive baseline play and resilience against top opponents to clinch the 2022 title.
Alcaraz's strategy in recent Cincinnati tournaments has been to dominate with powerful, precise groundstrokes and maintain high intensity despite challenging conditions. This approach has helped him secure multiple Masters 1000 titles over the season.
In the 2025 Cincinnati Open, Alcaraz demonstrated his strategic adaptability and mental toughness on hard courts. He defeated key top-15 players like Andrey Rublev and World No. 3 Alexander Zverev to reach the final. His rivalry with Jannik Sinner, which has featured four consecutive finals in 2025 alone, has pushed him to elevate his game. Following their latest final where Sinner retired due to illness, Alcaraz now boasts a dominant 9-5 head-to-head lead with Sinner.
Alcaraz's next opponent in the tournament is Luca Nardi, after Nardi defeated Jakob Mensik. The Spaniard has won 50 matches this year and has won 13 consecutive victories at the Masters 1000 level.
Meanwhile, other notable advancements in the men's singles include Karen Khachanov of Russia and Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic, seventh-seeded Jasmine Paolini's straight sets victory over Ashlyn Krueger, and Andrey Rublev's three-set win against Australian Alexei Popyrin.
However, the tournament has not been without its challenges. Rainstorms and lightning caused suspensions in matches involving Alexander Zverev, Jessica Pegula, Ben Shelton, and Roberto Bautista Agut. Francisco Comesano and Reilly Opelka's match lasted nearly three hours, with Comesano needing a medical time-out midway through the second set. Unfortunately, Dayana Yastremska withdrew from her match due to illness, and Reilly Opelka called for the doctor just moments before his loss, complaining of dizziness and high blood pressure.
In the women's singles, Iga Swiatek of Poland, Varvara Gracheva of Russia, and Lucia Bronzetti of Italy advanced. Two-time Grand Slam champion Barbora Krejcikova won her match against Iva Jovic in three sets. Notably, Coco Gauff advanced to the fourth round of the WTA draw without playing due to her opponent's withdrawal.
As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on Alcaraz as he continues to make his mark at the Cincinnati Open.
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