The round of 64 match of Cincinnati Open 2023 between Miomir Kecmanovic and Tommy Paul will take place on August 15.
Miomir Kecmanovic has faced numerous challenges and tough periods this year. Recently, at the Toronto Masters, he suffered a 7-5, 3-6, 0-6 defeat to Hubert Hurkacz, marking the sixth time in 2023 that he experienced a bagel set in a match over the past eight months. In 2019, Kecmanovic had a successful debut at the Cincinnati Masters as a qualifier. He surprised by defeating Felix Auger Aliassime and Alexander Zverev, reaching the round of 16. However, his performances in the subsequent 2021 and 2022 editions were disappointing, with eliminations in the first and second rounds respectively.
Tommy Paul’s lackluster performance since the clay season’s start, coupled with physical challenges on the grass swing, necessitated a confidence-boosting breakthrough. The Toronto Masters provided this much-needed lift as he halted world #1 Carlos Alcaraz’s winning streak, securing a semifinal spot. Paul’s notable hard court successes in 2023 include a consistent run in the Australian Open semis and Acapulco finals, elevating him to the ATP top 20. Impressively, he maintains a flawless 3-0 record in Cincinnati first-round matches, progressing to the second round each time.
| Miomir Kecmanovic vs Tommy Paul | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | August 15, 2023 |
| Surface | Hard |
| Tournament | Cincinnati Open |
| Stage | Round of 64 |
| Time (India) | 8:30 pm |
| Opponent | Score |
|---|---|
| Hubert Hurkacz | 7-5, 3-6, 0-6 (L) |
| Cristian Garin | 7-6, 4-6, 6-4 (W) |
| Dusan Lajovic | 6-3, 4-6, 3-6 (L) |
| Albert Ramos-Vinolas | 2-6, 3-6 (L) |
| Zizou Bergs | 6-4, 3-6, 7-5 (W) |
| Opponent | Score |
|---|---|
| Jannik Sinner | 4-6, 4-6 (L) |
| Carlos Alcaraz | 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 (W) |
| Marcos Giron | 6-3, 6-2 (W) |
| Francisco Cerundolo | 7-6, 6-7, 6-3 (W) |
| Diego Schwatrzman | 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 (W) |
In their past encounters, Miomir Kecmanovic holds a 3-0 advantage. Both players have shown periods of inconsistency in their performances this year, adding an element of unpredictability to this opening-round match.
The round of 64 match of Cincinnati Open 2023 between Miomir Kecmanovic and Tommy Paul will take place on August 15.
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