Alcaraz, with a firm step against a weak Medjedovic

Óscar Belloch | 12 Aug 2025 | 22.50

Carlos Alcaraz at ATP Cincinnati 2025. Photo: Getty

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A tricky match for Carlos Alcaraz against Hamad Medjedovic in the third round of ATP Cincinnati 2025. The Spaniard, who already had a scare against Damir Dzumhur in the first match (6-1 2-6 6-3), faced the match knowing that the Serbian's level is higher than his ranking suggests, as they had previously met in lower-tier tournaments with close results. Both were born in 2003. However, their reality is different now at the professional level.

While Hamad Medjedovic is striving to establish himself among the top ranks of the ATP ranking for the first time in his career, Carlos Alcaraz is already a standout figure on the circuit alongside Jannik Sinner. In 2025, he has already claimed the ATP Rotterdam title, the Monte Carlo and Rome Masters, Roland Garros, and Queen's. At ATP Cincinnati 2025, he was determined to continue his success and stayed very focused against Medjedovic, securing a 6-4 6-4 victory in 1 hour and 35 minutes.

- Medjedovic, focused but erratic

Both Carlos Alcaraz and Hamad Medjedovic entered the match very focused, aiming to be solid on their serves and seize their opportunities on returns without pressure or haste. The Serbian began to show signs of weakness with the second serve, and although the Spaniard didn't capitalize on it until 3-3, he took advantage of the couple of double faults Medjedovic committed in that same 'game.' With a positive calmness and managing well in the high temperatures of Ohio, he took the first set 6-4 without facing any break points.

- A tough setback when least expected

Medjedovic called for a medical timeout right after the first set. He had neck muscle pain and needed anti-inflammatory treatment to cope. Carlos Alcaraz didn't waste time and used those two minutes to warm up and surprise from the first game, starting off active right away. The Serbian, with clean shots both on the forehand and backhand, tried to shorten the points and finish them quickly with winners.

The El Palmar native seemed to have the match under control by capitalizing on Medjedovic's errors when things were most leveled. Serving for 4-2, the Spaniard made a double fault at the most inconvenient moment, facing a break point. Doubts arose, but his team was there, not letting him lose focus at any moment, regaining composure and putting pressure on his opponent again. He broke again and served for 5-3.

- Smooth sailing towards Luca Nardi

Medjedovic showed signs of fatigue and struggle, exchanging looks with his team, to which Jorge Aguirre replied from the sidelines, "you can do it." Nonetheless, he couldn't do much against an Alcaraz who started strong in the match but knew how to finish when he had the chance. He ended by raising his fist, closing it out with a 15-point service game (6-4), looking ahead to Luca Nardi, whom he had faced before in ATP Doha and experienced a tougher match than expected (6-1 4-6 6-3).

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