Alcaraz advances to Cincinnati quarterfinals with win over Cilic

The lone Spaniard left in the Masters 1,000 in Cincinnati, Carlos Alcaraz, moved into the quarterfinals with a straight-sets win over Croatia’s Marin Cilic, finishing 7-6, 6-1 in a match that unfolded under a scorching 23-degree sun at Lindner Family Tennis Center. The impression he left this week is clear: he aims to seize the third Masters 1000 title of his career. World No. 4 Alcaraz remains the youngest Cincinnati quarterfinalist since Andy Murray in 2006 and is set to meet England’s Cameron Norrie in the next round, following his decisive early win over rising American star Ben Shelton I this event. The Spaniard opened with a dominant 6-3, 6-2 victory in about 65 minutes against American Mackenzie McDonald on Tuesday, signaling his intent to chase more glory in Ohio.