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Carlos Alcaraz Claims Upset Loss to Gael Monfils Was 'Worst Match' of His Career

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain reacts to missing a point to Gael Monfils of France during the men's singles round 2 during the Cincinnati Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason Friday, August 16, 2024. Alcaraz lost 4-6, 7-6, (5), 6-4. | Cara Owsley/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK

Carlos Alcaraz lost one of the most surprising matches in his young career on Friday when Gael Monfils upset him in three sets at the Cincinnati Open.

Alcaraz, who is ranked No. 3 in the world, lost to 37-year-old Monfils, who is at the tail end of his tennis career. This was arguably one of the biggest wins in Monfils's career. The Frenchman lost the first set 6–4, but came back to win the second set in a tiebreak and the final set 6–4.

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