21/08/2023 19:03hs.
He Cincinnati Masters 1000 paid for a lazy week of tennis with one of the best (or best) matches of the year: in the final, Novak Djokovic (2nd) surpassed Carlos Alcaraz (1st) by 5-7, 7-6 (7) and 7-6 (4) in 3h49m and became champion in a tournament of this category for the 39th time in his career. And after such a battle, in which the two ended up exhausted and hugging each other in the net, both were filled with praise. A new rivalry was born and the sport enjoys it.
“His level no longer surprises me. Before him, one can only take off his hat. It must not be forgotten that he is 20 years old. Playing against him reminds me of when I played with Nadal in the first (Note: the best moment) of our careers. Carlos forces you to win every point and every game. It is incredible”, affirmed the Serb.
For his part, the leader of the ranking assured: “I left everything on the court, I fought until the last ball. I feel proud of myself, because I almost beat one of the best in history. That Djokovic said that it was one of the toughest games he played in his career tells me that (with my team) we are on the right track, doing the right job.”
Four matches, all tied
The rivalry between Alcaraz and Djokovic is on its way to being the most captivating currently on the circuit. For now, the result is 2-2. Carlitos prevailed in the Masters 1000 in Madrid in 2022 and in the definition at Wimbledon, while Nole prevailed on Sunday in Ohio and at Roland Garros.
The US Open is coming
Next week begins the last Grand Slam of the season, where the 20-year-old from Murcia defends the title. Of course, Nole, with just one win, will return to the top of the ranking without depending on anyone. And given the seeding, both could meet again in a final.
2023-08-21 19:03:25
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