The round of 32 match of Cincinnati Open 2023 between Alejandro Davidovich Fokina and Novak Djokovic will take place on August 17.
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina broke a pattern of two consecutive first-round exits by achieving his first victory in this venue, overcoming Tomas Martin Etcheverry this week. This success follows his notable performance in reaching the semifinals at the Toronto Masters the previous week. In 2023, Davidovich Fokina has a 2-7 win-loss record against top-10 players, though it’s important to note that he maintained competitiveness in most of these matches. This includes his match against Novak Djokovic during the French Open.
Novak Djokovic’s unexpected losses in the past 20 months haven’t drastically altered men’s tennis hierarchy, especially in Grand Slams where his dominance remains. Yet, his recent defeat to Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final appears to have shaken his confidence, a rarity for him outside matches against Rafael Nadal. After graciously accepting the Wimbledon loss, Djokovic took a month off and now returns to Cincinnati Masters aiming to reassert his dominance, potentially facing Alcaraz. His absence in US events due to vaccine decisions makes this his first Cincinnati appearance since 2019 and his first American Masters event since 2020. His 2018 Cincinnati title, defeating Roger Federer, marked a Career Golden Masters achievement.
| Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Novak Djokovic | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | August 17, 2023 |
| Surface | Hard |
| Tournament | Cincinnati Open |
| Stage | Round of 32 |
| Time (India) | 4:30 am |
| Opponent | Score |
|---|---|
| Tomas Martin Etcheverry | 6-3, 6-3 (W) |
| Alex De Minaur | 1-6, 3-6 (L) |
| Mackenzie McDonald | 6-4, 6-2 (W) |
| Casper Ruud | 7-6, 4-6, 7-6 (W) |
| Alexander Zverev | 6-1, 6-2 (W) |
| Opponent | Score |
|---|---|
| Carlos Alcaraz | 6-1, 6-7, 1-6, 6-3, 4-6 (L) |
| Jannik Sinner | 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (W) |
| Andrey Rublev | 4-6, 6-1, 6-4, 6-3 (W) |
| Hubert Hurkacz | 7-6, 7-6, 5-7, 6-4 (W) |
| Stan Wawrinka | 6-3, 6-1, 7-6 (W) |
In their head-to-head, Novak Djokovic holds a 3-1 lead. Alejandro Davidovich Fokina presented difficulties for Djokovic in their recent French Open meeting, despite not winning a set. Considering Djokovic’s month-long break from matches and lack of play on hard surfaces for almost six months, he could potentially encounter a challenging situation against the skilled Spanish player.
The round of 32 match of Cincinnati Open 2023 between Alejandro Davidovich Fokina and Novak Djokovic will take place on August 17.
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