Carlos Alcaraz faced a tough defeat against Gael Monfils at the Cincinnati Open, with Monfils emerging victorious in a hard-fought battle. The match, which was suspended due to rain, saw Monfils clinch the win by taking the last two sets from the second-seeded Alcaraz.
Alcaraz expressed his disappointment, labeling the match as his 'worst ever.' Despite feeling confident and well-prepared, he struggled to find his rhythm on the court, leading to visible frustration and racket-smashing incidents.
