Carlos Alcaraz Takes on Gael Monfils in Cincinnati Masters 1000
Carlos Alcaraz is set to return to action this Thursday, just after midnight Spanish time, at the ATP Masters 1000 in Cincinnati. Having reached the finals last year, where he lost to the absent Novak Djokovic, Alcaraz faces a tricky draw. Australian Alexei Popyrin, 25, formerly ranked 23rd in the world, has quickly become a giant killer after winning the Canadian Masters 1000 in Montréal. Popyrin's run included impressive victories against top players but was sidelined by Gael Monfils, who defeated him 7-5, 6-3. The 37-year-old Monfils, now ranked 46, will test Carlos Alcaraz's readiness after a brief break following consecutive tournaments earlier in the season. Alcaraz aims to boost his points and prepare for the upcoming US Open in New York. Aiming for the top of the rankings as the year ends, this meeting marks their third face-off, with Alcaraz previously victorious twice on hard courts.
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