Overview

• He recovered from a second-set loss to secure a 6-1, 2-6, 6-3 win after Damir Dzumhur double-faulted at a pivotal moment.
• The match featured multiple momentum swings, with Alcaraz breaking Dzumhur in the third set before sealing victory on his first match point.
• His next opponent will be the winner of the match between 26th seed Tallon Griekspoor and rising star Hamad Medjedovic.
• Each win at the Masters 1000 event awards 1,000 ATP points, making this victory crucial in the year-end No.1 battle.
• Alcaraz currently trails Jannik Sinner in the standings and needs a deep run in Cincinnati to close the gap at the top.