Carlos Alcaraz has advanced to the final of the Western & Southern Open after defeating Hubert Hurkacz 2-6, 7-6 (4), 6-3 during his semifinal clash. He will face Novak Djokovic in Sunday’s final in what will be the rematch of this year’s Wimbledon final, in which Alcaraz emerged victorious.

Djokovic defeated Alexander Zverev, who won the tournament in 2021, 7-6 (5), 7-5. Alcaraz, on the other hand, becomes the youngest player to reach the finals of the Cincinnati ATP tournament since 19-year-old Pete Sampras in 1991. While each of the Spaniard’s four matches in Cincinnati went to three sets, he remains sure of his ability to go the distance during Sunday’s showdown.

“It doesn’t matter if I’m playing third sets or long matches, I’m recovering really well,” the 20-year-old commented ahead of the final. “I feel like I’m going to play the first match of the tournament. I feel great.”

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Nick Kyrgios made a praise-worthy effort, but not even the talented 27-year-old player managed to unseat Novak Djokovic from his Wimbledon throne. Djokovic returned from one set deficit in the finals match of the 2022 tournament to beat Kyrgios in four sets and claim his seventh Wimbledon title and 21st career Grand Slam.

Djokovic had a habit of starting matches slowly during this year’s Wimbledon run, and it was more of the same against first-time Grand Slam finalist Kyrgios. The Australian took the first set by staying strong on his serve and taking advantage of the one break chance Djokovic gave him. However, it turned out that this wasn’t a foreshadowing of a big upset.

Instead, Djokovic, as he always does, tighten up his game and rose to the occasion. At the biggest moment of the match, he would routinely show bigger mental strength than Kyrgios. This included saving three break points while serving for the second set and breaking Kyrgios in the third set at 4-4.

The fourth set was the biggest nail-biter, heading to a tie-break, but at that point, it seemed like a foregone conclusion that Djokovic would take it all. He raced to a 6-1 lead and then patiently weathered Kyrgios’ comeback attempt to take it all.

By beating Kyrgios, Djokovic extended his unbeaten run at Wimbledon to 28 matches. He has won the past four tournaments, and his seven Wimbledon titles trail only Roger Federer, who has eight.

“I’ve said it many times, this tournament is extra special for me because it has been the first tournament I ever watched as a kid that got me to start playing tennis,” said Djokovic. “The more you win, it’s logical the more confident, the more comfortable you feel next time you step out on the court. So the run keeps going and I feel very connected with this court and this tournament, without a doubt.”

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The tennis world saw one of the greatest matches in the history of the sport on Sunday as a nearly five-hour affair between legends Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer ended with the Serbian narrowly escaping to win his 16th Major.

His win on Sunday was an absolute thriller with furious back-and-forths between two of the best players to ever hold a racket. While the 37-year-old Federer turned in a valiant and unforgettable effort, he was simply unable to prevail at the end of a marathon fifth-set tiebreaker.

Djokovic did what he always does, withstanding a barrage of Federer aces and serves that most players would’ve simply wilted under. Instead, he stood his ground, volleying expertly to win just enough points to stay alive.

None of the Serbian’s set wins came early, as all three of his ultimate wins came after a tie-breaker. Federer, on the other hand, won the second and fourth sets relatively comfortably, 1-6 and 4-6.

The Serbian’s steely resolve and stamina, however, were enough to propel him to his fifth career win at Wimbledon and to the sixteenth triumph at a Major in his storied career. He now stands only 4 behind tying the man he beat on Sunday for the most Major wins in men’s singles history.

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Carlos Alcaraz has advanced to the final of the Western & Southern Open after defeating Hubert Hurkacz 2-6, 7-6 (4), 6-3 during his semifinal clash. He will face Novak Djokovic in Sunday’s final in what will be the rematch of this year’s Wimbledon final, in which Alcaraz emerged victorious.

Djokovic defeated Alexander Zverev, who won the tournament in 2021, 7-6 (5), 7-5. Alcaraz, on the other hand, becomes the youngest player to reach the finals of the Cincinnati ATP tournament since 19-year-old Pete Sampras in 1991. While each of the Spaniard’s four matches in Cincinnati went to three sets, he remains sure of his ability to go the distance during Sunday’s showdown.

“It doesn’t matter if I’m playing third sets or long matches, I’m recovering really well,” the 20-year-old commented ahead of the final. “I feel like I’m going to play the first match of the tournament. I feel great.”

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Nick Kyrgios made a praise-worthy effort, but not even the talented 27-year-old player managed to unseat Novak Djokovic from his Wimbledon throne. Djokovic returned from one set deficit in the finals match of the 2022 tournament to beat Kyrgios in four sets and claim his seventh Wimbledon title and 21st career Grand Slam.

Djokovic had a habit of starting matches slowly during this year’s Wimbledon run, and it was more of the same against first-time Grand Slam finalist Kyrgios. The Australian took the first set by staying strong on his serve and taking advantage of the one break chance Djokovic gave him. However, it turned out that this wasn’t a foreshadowing of a big upset.

Instead, Djokovic, as he always does, tighten up his game and rose to the occasion. At the biggest moment of the match, he would routinely show bigger mental strength than Kyrgios. This included saving three break points while serving for the second set and breaking Kyrgios in the third set at 4-4.

The fourth set was the biggest nail-biter, heading to a tie-break, but at that point, it seemed like a foregone conclusion that Djokovic would take it all. He raced to a 6-1 lead and then patiently weathered Kyrgios’ comeback attempt to take it all.

By beating Kyrgios, Djokovic extended his unbeaten run at Wimbledon to 28 matches. He has won the past four tournaments, and his seven Wimbledon titles trail only Roger Federer, who has eight.

“I’ve said it many times, this tournament is extra special for me because it has been the first tournament I ever watched as a kid that got me to start playing tennis,” said Djokovic. “The more you win, it’s logical the more confident, the more comfortable you feel next time you step out on the court. So the run keeps going and I feel very connected with this court and this tournament, without a doubt.”

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The tennis world saw one of the greatest matches in the history of the sport on Sunday as a nearly five-hour affair between legends Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer ended with the Serbian narrowly escaping to win his 16th Major.

His win on Sunday was an absolute thriller with furious back-and-forths between two of the best players to ever hold a racket. While the 37-year-old Federer turned in a valiant and unforgettable effort, he was simply unable to prevail at the end of a marathon fifth-set tiebreaker.

Djokovic did what he always does, withstanding a barrage of Federer aces and serves that most players would’ve simply wilted under. Instead, he stood his ground, volleying expertly to win just enough points to stay alive.

None of the Serbian’s set wins came early, as all three of his ultimate wins came after a tie-breaker. Federer, on the other hand, won the second and fourth sets relatively comfortably, 1-6 and 4-6.

The Serbian’s steely resolve and stamina, however, were enough to propel him to his fifth career win at Wimbledon and to the sixteenth triumph at a Major in his storied career. He now stands only 4 behind tying the man he beat on Sunday for the most Major wins in men’s singles history.

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