NEW DELHI: Carlos Alcaraz showcased his tenacity by staving off a match point, securing a remarkable 2-6, 7-6(4), 6-3 victory against Hubert Hurkacz on Saturday. This hard-fought triumph propelled Alcaraz into the final of the Cincinnati Open, setting the stage for a rematch with Novak Djokovic in a reprise of their captivating Wimbledon final from last month.
Since clinching his second Grand Slam title at Wimbledon, the Spanish world number one, Alcaraz, has navigated through precarious situations. His Ohio journey has required him to go the distance in all his matches, including a challenging quarter-final encounter against qualifier Max Purcell.