Alcaraz Battles Through Rollercoaster Cincinnati Open Debut

Spanish tennis prodigy Carlos Alcaraz endured a challenging opener against world number 56 Damir Dzumhur at the Cincinnati Open on Sunday. Despite the difficulties, Alcaraz advanced to the second round, securing a 6-1, 2-6, 6-3 victory in a match marked by fluctuating momentum.

Alcaraz dominated the opening set in just 28 minutes but faltered in the second as errors invaded his game. Regrouping in the final set, he delivered a decisive performance to close out the match in one hour and 41 minutes, acknowledging the rollercoaster nature of the game afterward.

With 44 unforced errors tainting his performance, Alcaraz remains on a 12-match win streak in the ATP Masters 1000. The Spaniard, holding a 1,500-point lead over rival Jannik Sinner in the ATP Live Race To Turin, aims to restore confidence for upcoming matches.

(With inputs from agencies.)