The Round of 32 match of Cincinnati Open 2023 between Carlos Alcaraz and Jordan Thompson will take place on August 16.
Carlos Alcaraz returned at the Toronto Masters after Wimbledon success, seeking to solidify his presence on the tour. His performance was lackluster, narrowly beating Hubert Hurkacz and losing to Tommy Paul. Alcaraz’s earlier Grand Slam title and world #1 rank were achieved by challenging Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon, signifying a shift at the top. Cincinnati Masters offers a chance to prove his leading status, with Djokovic’s return intensifying the competition. Alcaraz’s 2022 performance saw a slight decline, except for his US Open win with some luck. Cincinnati saw challenges from Marin Cilic and an eventual quarterfinal loss to Cameron Norrie.
Jordan Thompson secured a tight victory over former runner-up John Isner in two tiebreakers, extending his impressive main tour streak that began during the grass swing. In the past six ATP events, he’s reached quarterfinals or better three times, highlighted by a runner-up finish in ‘s-Hertogenbosch. He faced a significant test against Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon’s second round, admirably competing in two close sets despite a straight-set loss. Drawing inspiration, he’s ready to challenge world #1 Carlos Alcaraz in Cincinnati. Notably, Thompson faced a world #1 only once before, defeating Andy Murray in straight sets at Queen’s Club in 2017.
| Carlos Alcaraz vs Jordan Thompson | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | August 16, 2023 |
| Surface | Hard |
| Tournament | Cincinnati Open |
| Stage | Round of 32 |
| Time (India) | 06:00 am |
| Opponent | Score |
|---|---|
| Tommy Paul | 3-6, 6-4, 3-6 (L) |
| Hubert Hurkacz | 3-6, 7-6, 7-6 (W) |
| Ben Shelton | 6-3, 7-6 (W) |
| Borna Coric | 6-3, 6-7, 10-5 (W) |
| David Goffin | 4-6, 6-4, 10-8 (W) |
| Opponent | Score |
|---|---|
| John Isner | 7-6, 7-6 (W) |
| Marc-Andrea Huesler | 6-3, 6-4 (W) |
| Alexandre Muller | 6-4, 6-7, 6-4 (W) |
| Taylor Fritz | 3-6, 3-6 (L) |
| Christopher Eubanks | 6-2, 6-2 (W) |
Their head-to-head record is 0-0. Carlos Alcaraz’s recent performance in Toronto fell short, and he must raise his level considerably to prevent challenges from the capable and in-form Jordan Thompson, who has shown his ability to capitalize on opportunities.
The Round of 32 match of Cincinnati Open 2023 between Carlos Alcaraz and Jordan Thompson will take place on August 16.
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