The round of 64 match of Cincinnati Open 2023 between Lorenzo Sonego and Alexander Shevchenko will take place on August 15.
Lorenzo Sonego’s performance this year has been disappointing, with a trend of performing well against tough opponents but struggling against expected weaker opponents. This has resulted in a win-loss record of 19-21 for the year, with just three quarterfinal or better finishes in eight months. At the Toronto Masters last week, he played his first hard court match since March 2023. In the opening round, he suffered a 6-0 defeat from Andy Murray, who is not in top form. This marked his fourth opening-round exit in five recent tournaments. In the 2021 Cincinnati Masters, he achieved a significant victory by upsetting Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets. However, his other two appearances in 2019 and 2022 ended in first-round losses to Nick Kyrgios and Ben Shelton respectively.
Alexander Shevchenko had a promising debut at the Cincinnati Masters, securing wins against Diego Schwartzman and Marton Fucsovics to enter the main draw. This adds to his success this year, as he previously qualified for the Madrid Masters and reached the third round. The Russian player’s season has been a triumph, leading to his top-100 debut. While excelling on clay, he has also showcased his potential on hard courts. Notably, he won the Tenerife Challenger, took a set from Hubert Hurkacz in Dubai, and even made it to the final at the Phoenix Challenger in the USA.
| Lorenzo Sonego vs Alexander Shevchenko | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | August 15, 2023 |
| Surface | Hard |
| Tournament | Cincinnati Open |
| Stage | Round of 64 |
| Time (India) | 3:30 am |
| Opponent | Score |
|---|---|
| Andy Murray | 6-7, 0-6 (L) |
| Stan Wawrinka | 3-6, 4-6 (L) |
| Jaume Munar | 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 (W) |
| Marco Cecchinato | 6-1, 7-6 (W) |
| Albert Ramos-Vinolas | 3-6, 6-3, 4-6 (L) |
| Opponent | Score |
|---|---|
| Diego Schwartzman | 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 (W) |
| Marton Fucsovics | 7-5, 6-4 (W) |
| Seong Chan Hong | 6-3, 3-6, 6-7 (L) |
| Daniel Evans | 4-6, 3-6 (L) |
| Sebastian Korda | 5-7, 7-6, 6-4 (W) |
No previous matches: 0-0 record. Alexander Shevchenko has the potential to pose significant challenges, requiring Lorenzo Sonego to deliver his top performance for a victory.
The round of 64 match of Cincinnati Open 2023 between Lorenzo Sonego and Alexander Shevchenko will take place on August 15.
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