Alcaraz, immune to Cincinnati conditions: "I'm from Murcia, I'm used to it"

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Carlos Alcaraz continues to make good progress in ATP Cincinnati 2025. He defeated Hamad Medjedovic in a match that seemed tricky but which he managed to overcome without further ado. He will face Luca Nardi in the round of 16, who enters as a lucky loser after defeating Thiago Tirante, Denis Shapovalov, and Jakub Mensik, who retired in the third round in the middle of the match (6-2 2-1 WO). The encounter between the Spaniard and the Italian will mark the second clash between them this year, as Alcaraz won the only previous match, although it was a tough battle at ATP Doha (6-1 4-6 6-3).

Carlos Alcaraz's 2025 season is on track to be historic. With a major goal pending at the US Open in a few weeks, the player from Murcia has already captured Roland Garros and reached the final at Wimbledon this season. He remains far from Jannik Sinner's number one spot, but being at ATP Cincinnati 2025, a tournament where he succumbed in the first round last year, brings him closer to the top of the rankings and helps him prepare in the best way possible for the last Grand Slam of the season. Following the match against Medjedovic, Alcaraz attended a press conference to discuss his week.

- Good performance on serve

"I served better than in the first match. I feel better, and each day I notice the ball much better. Today, I was playing against a powerful opponent, but I was very focused at all times and was able to move him from side to side smoothly. I noticed that he was struggling due to the hot conditions, he called for the medical team, so I tried to take advantage of his mistakes and push him even further to his limit. I also had a bit of luck, but I performed well almost throughout the match. I hope to continue improving for the remaining days of the week."

- Unaffected by extreme conditions

At times, the temperature in Cincinnati surpasses 40 degrees, something that does not affect Carlos Alcaraz: "When it's so hot, we try to focus almost exclusively on serving. You feel that it's so tough that you forget about how the opponent is doing, although I also try to consider their condition. I'm from Murcia, where it's very hot, so I'm used to it and try not to let it affect me much. When I see the opponent struggling, I try to make the point even longer."

- Alcaraz confirmed for Laver Cup 2025

The annual event will take place from September 19 to 21 in San Francisco, where Alcaraz will join Casper Ruud, Holger Rune, and Alexander Zverev in the European team: "I will try to bring positive energy to the team, I want to help the team win back the Laver Cup. I love that tournament, and being teammates with players who are usually rivals is something very special. I will give my best, and I'm very excited about the event." The Europeans will face off against 'Team World', consisting of Frances Tiafoe, Taylor Fritz, Ben Shelton, and Joao Fonseca.

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