During his final game against Novak Djokovic in the Cincinnati Masters in 2023, Carlos Alcaraz had a really unlucky incident.
The young Spanish phenom Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic had another epic match in Cincinnati that the tennis world will never forget. The game had the excitement that every tennis fan craves, but it also had a shocking turn.
With a quick 3-1 start in the tie-break, Djokovic appeared to have the upper hand. Alcaraz, though, remained unaffected and pulled off a stunning comeback, earning a match point at 6-5. However, the Serb won the tie-break 9-7, sending the match to a decisive round.
But the thrilling contest’s high point was yet to come. Alcaraz appeared to be bearing the weight of the moment after the second set’s emotional storm. He struck his chair with his right hand in a moment of pure passion.
The Spanish star looked for help from the physio since it appeared that he had hurt his hand during the process and needed his finger wrapped with tape right away.
— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) August 20, 2023
Carlos Alcaraz in 2023
LWWWWWWWWL Ranked world no.1, Carlos played his last match on the 20th of August when he was overcome by world no.2 Novak Djokovic 5-7 7-6(7) 7-6(4) in the final in Cincinnati (draw).
Currently, during this year Carlos has achieved a compiled 53-6 match record. Alcaraz has won 6 titles in 2023 in Buenos Aires, Indian Wells, Barcelona, Madrid, London and Wimbledon. The Spaniard was the runner-up in Rio de Janeiro and Cincinnati.
Alcaraz is scheduled to compete next at the U.S. Open (U.S. Open). He will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 28th of August.
Novak Djokovic in 2023
WWWWLWWLWL Now the world no.2, Djokovic played his last match on the 20th of August when he overcame world no.1 Carlos Alcaraz 5-7 7-6(7) 7-6(4) in the final in Cincinnati to win his 94th career title.
Currently, during this year Novak has a 38-5 match record. The Serbian clinched 4 titles in 2023 in Adelaide, Australian Open, French Open and Cincinnati. Novak reached the final in Wimbledon.
Djokovic will compete next at the U.S. Open (U.S. Open). He will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 28th of August.
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic faced off 4 times. Their head to head is 2-2. Previously, the last time they played, Novak Djokovic won 5-7 7-6(7) 7-6(4) in the final in Cincinnati (Western & Southern Open) on the 20th of August 2023.
In the video below you can watch the highlights.
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic |
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