Novak Djokovic this sunday gone carlos alcaraz monumental that canceled four matchballsand pardoned someone in favor in a duel where only the third set (5-7, 7-6(7) and 7-6(4)) surrendered at tiebreaks after 3 hours 49 minutes of the game. Masters 1,000 from Cincinnati.

The Serbian won their third title in Cincinnati, where they lost five of their seven finals and Revenges after defeat in Wimbledon finalWhen Alcaraz won the second “biggest” of his career.

The way the Serbian fell to the ground to celebrate the victory point explains intensity level reached in this final.

A legend and three hours and 49 minutes of amazing tennis level in between a talent with a brilliant gift already and a golden future ahead. There was a gap of more than fifteen years between Nole and Carlitos, but in the battle for the history of this sport, equality reigned on the pitch.

Because Djokovic won the third set but Alcaraz could have won in second place when they failed to capitalize on a match point. 6-5 on tiebreak.

Alcaraz, one step away from grandeur

Murcian, who He wanted to be the third Spanish champion in Cincinnati after Carlos Moyá (2002) and Rafa Nadal (2013).He lost his first career final at the Masters 1,000 after being crowned in Miami and Madrid 2022 and this year at Indian Wells and Madrid.

He received heartfelt congratulations from Djokovic, who was exhausted at the end of the match, and although he admitted he was having trouble holding back tears, Alcaraz said goodbye to the head office with a smile and he realizes that he left every last drop of sweat on the field.

Nole and Carlitos were the heroes of a great new war. If possible andIt has a higher tennis quality than even Wimbledon.. They both looked like stars.

And at Wimbledon Alcaraz got off to a traumatic start, 1-6 in just 34 minutes in Cincinnati cement, Carlitos started on faith. He hit two serve winners to open his turn, giving Djokovic a lesson on every point.

The Serbian player took advantage of Murcian’s only indecisive moment to catch up, but Alcaraz changed the script, saved it immediately and after an hour of fighting he managed another at 5-5 to take the first set pot 7-5.

Number of matches in the second set of Alcaraz

As he usually does, Djokovic returns to the locker room. Keeping his concentration, Alcaraz remained on the bench and awaited the Serb’s return on his court.

Djokovic’s sharp response with the serve lasted a game, but made three double mistakes on his second comeback and offered two break balls to Alcaraz. World number one turned the second and struck a blow to the game. His opponent sought medical attention, if only for a few seconds.

It was nothing serious and Serbian driver presses the accelerator pedal and returns to the track. With great tennis, he won the first ball broken before he could take the advantage, but took a ‘time out’ at 2-4 to rebalance the game. Alcaraz continued to call himself by his first name, forcing the tiebreaker to reach match points at 6-5.

Djokovic canceled the match with his serve and managed to push the third set (9-7). New game for Alcaraz and once again the third set after two hours and 18 minutes of contention.

A boxing match in the third part

As the tension increased, the level rose. Djokovic and Alcaraz threw terrific punches like two boxers. Defeated Serb 3-3 and survived 5-3. Murcian, apparently touched, found forces in the tank to give yourself another chance. Djokovic canceled two match balls at 3-5 and the other two at 4-5 while serving.

its right The cancellation of the match at 3-5 made the audience stand up. The ‘driver’ associated with canceling the fourth also left the public speechless.

He chained three games in a row and Djokovic sent the game to tie the tie. Alcaraz came back from 0-3 and went to sit 3-3 on the scoreboard. after a pure class barrage.

it was just that moment Djokovic gave the blow to the match. He was 6-4 ahead by serves and scored an epic victory on the fifth match point.

After he threw himself to the ground, he stood up and handed his racket to a fan. Alcaraz remained without a trophy, but also lost the trophy in his first game against Djokovic on hard ground.He signals his optimism in the face of defending his championship. US Open.