Overview

• Alexander Zverev was defeated 4-6, 3-6 by Carlos Alcaraz after taking a medical timeout in the second set of the Cincinnati Masters semifinal.
• He experienced severe dizziness, breathing difficulties and visible circulatory problems that forced him to briefly leave the court.
• Zverev had already reported similar symptoms during his quarterfinal victory over Ben Shelton less than 24 hours earlier.
• Coverage noted his diabetes and the tournament’s hot, humid conditions as possible factors in his physical distress.
• With the US Open beginning on August 24, his fitness now represents a critical concern for the final Grand Slam of the season.