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Rain Disrupts Alcaraz's Victory

Posted : 16 August 2024

Carlos Alcaraz's pursuit of victory at the ATP and WTA Cincinnati Open was interrupted by rain, leaving him in a promising position against France's Gael Monfils. Alcaraz, the reigning Wimbledon and French Open champion, was leading 6-4, 6-6 (1/3) when the match was paused.

 

This tournament serves as a crucial warm-up for the US Open, which begins on August 26. Alcaraz, who previously lost to Novak Djokovic in last year's Cincinnati final and took silver at the Paris Olympics, is competing on hardcourts for the first time since his Miami win.

 

On the women's side, defending champion Coco Gauff faced a disappointing exit in her opening match, falling to Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva with scores of 6-4, 2-6, 6-4. Putintseva, known for her knack for upsets, had recently defeated top-ranked Iga Swiatek at Wimbledon.

 

Gauff, who won the Cincinnati title last year and later claimed the US Open, acknowledged her need to improve consistency, citing unforced errors and Putintseva's tricky play as factors in her loss. Putintseva will now face Paula Badosa, who won her match against Anna Kalinskaya.

 

In other notable results, third seed Aryna Sabalenka defeated Elisabetta Cocciaretto 6-3, 6-4, marking her return to form after missing Wimbledon and the Paris Olympics due to a shoulder injury. Alexander Zverev, the men’s third seed, celebrated his ATP-leading 50th win of the season with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Karen Khachanov.

 

 Zverev, who had been feeling unwell in Montreal, is now looking forward to his next match against Pablo Carreno Busta, who defeated Max Purcell. Other standout performances included Jack Draper's comeback win over Stefanos Tsitsipas and Holger Rune’s victory against Nuno Borges.

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