Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic are the top seeds of the draw in Cincinnati. The Spanish player may have the opportunity to have his revenge against Tommy Paul in the 3rd round. The American player has just defeated Carlitos in the quarterfinal in Toronto.
This is the draw.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2023
Now the world no.1, the Spaniard played his last match on the 11th of August when he was defeated by world no.14 Tommy Paul 6-3 4-6 6-3 in the quarter in Toronto (draw).
Currently, during this season the Spaniard has managed to achieve an overall 49-5 record. Carlos clinched 6 titles in 2023 in Buenos Aires, Indian Wells, Barcelona, Madrid, London and Wimbledon. Alcaraz was the runner-up in Rio de Janeiro.
He is also scheduled to play at the U.S. Open (U.S. Open) after Cincinnati. The main draw will start on the 13th of August.
Novak Djokovic in 2023
Now ranked no.2, Novak played his last match on the 16th of July when he was overcome by world no.1 Carlos Alcaraz 1-6 7-6(6) 6-1 3-6 6-4 in the final in Wimbledon (draw).
This season the Serbian achieved a 33-5 match record. The Serbian conquered 3 titles in 2023 in Adelaide, Australian Open and French Open. Djokovic was the finalist in Wimbledon.
Djokovic will compete next in Cincinnati (Western & Southern Open). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 13th of August.
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic clashed against each other 3 times. Their current record is 2-1 for Alcaraz. Previously, the last time they fought against each other, Carlos Alcaraz won 1-6 7-6(6) 6-1 3-6 6-4 in the final in London (Wimbledon) on the 16th of July 2023.
Here the video highlights.
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic |
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