The round of 16 match of Cincinnati Open 2023 between Stefanos Tsitsipas and Hubert Hurkacz Kokkinakis will take place on August 17.
Stefanos Tsitsipas secured a narrow win against Ben Shelton in the Cincinnati Masters’ second round, triumphing in tiebreakers without facing any breakpoints. Despite both excelling in their serves, Tsitsipas’ experience shone in the critical tiebreak moments, sealing a 7-6, 7-6 victory. Despite successful non-hardcourt runs, his 2023 hardcourt Masters performances have been uneven, with early exits in Indian Wells, Miami, and Toronto. After reaching the Los Cabos title, his form faltered against Gael Monfils at Toronto Masters. This follows a challenging grass season and contrasts with his 2022 Cincinnati Masters runner-up finish.
Hubert Hurkacz overcame a challenging test against defending champion Borna Coric, setting up a match against last year’s runner-up, Stefanos Tsitsipas, after a hard-fought victory in three sets. As Tsitsipas aims to maintain his Cincinnati points, Hurkacz mirrors a similar mission following his Canada Masters runner-up position last year. However, his recent Toronto run ended in the round of 16, with a substantial lead loss against Carlos Alcaraz. This stands as his significant accomplishment in the US this year, needing just one more win to achieve his best result at the Cincinnati Masters. His prior performance saw a round of 16 finish in 2021, narrowly losing to Pablo Carreno Busta in two tiebreakers.
| Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Hubert Hurkacz | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | August 17, 2023 |
| Surface | Hard |
| Tournament | Cincinnati Open |
| Stage | Round of 16 |
| Time (India) | 10:30 pm |
| Opponent | Score |
|---|---|
| Ben Shelton | 7-6, 7-6 (W) |
| Gael Monfils | 4-6, 3-6 (L) |
| Alex De Minaur | 6-3, 6-4 (W) |
| Borna Coric | 6-3, 6-2 (W) |
| Nicolas Jarry | 6-7, 7-6, 6-2 (W) |
| Opponent | Score |
|---|---|
| Borna Coric | 5-7, 6-3, 6-3 (W) |
| Thanasi Kokkinakis | 7-6, 3-6, 7-6 (W) |
| Carlos Alcaraz | 6-3, 6-7, 6-7 (L) |
| Miomir Kecmanovic | 5-7, 6-3, 6-0 (W) |
| Alexander Bublik | 6-3, 7-6 (W) |
With Stefanos Tsitsipas leading 8-2 in their head-to-head, it’s important to acknowledge that Hubert Hurkacz poses a formidable challenge to any top player. Despite Tsitsipas’s strong form and confidence, he must not underestimate Hurkacz due to the lopsided head-to-head record.
The round of 16 match of Cincinnati Open 2023 between Stefanos Tsitsipas and Hubert Hurkacz Kokkinakis will take place on August 17.
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