Carlos Alcaraz Apologizes for Racket-Smashing Incident at Cincinnati Open

The World No. 3 tennis player called his performance against Gael Monfils the worst match of his career.

• Alcaraz lost to Monfils 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-4 in the second round of the Cincinnati Open.
• Frustrated, Alcaraz smashed his racket multiple times during the third set.
• He apologized on social media, citing nerves and high heart rate as reasons for his outburst.
• Alcaraz was playing his first match since winning a silver medal at the Paris Olympics.
• He now shifts focus to preparing for the upcoming U.S. Open in New York.

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