Alcaraz survives Dzumhur scare to reach third round in Cincinnati (Image Source: IANS)
ATP Live Race To Turin: Carlos Alcaraz battled past World No. 56 Damir Dzumhur 6-1, 2-6, 6-3 to reach the third round of the Cincinnati Masters here on Monday (IST).
Alcaraz raced through the first set in just 28 minutes. But he found himself off course in the second set. With errors creeping in and his intensity dipping, the World No. 2 opened the door for a surging Dzumhur, who began charging the net and taking control of the rallies to level.
The Spaniard crucially regrouped in the decider, finding just enough firepower and precision to steady the ship and close out the match after one hour and 41 minutes.
