Cincinnati Open 2023 FINALS: Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live stream, Match Timings, Prediction and Preview

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic to lock horns again in the finals for Cincinnati Masters title.

Cincinnati Open 2023 FINALS: Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live stream, Match Timings, Prediction and Preview

Novak Djokovic (L) and Carlos Alcaraz (R) (Image via Telegraph India/The Independent)

The Cincinnati Masters’ title is on the line as the tennis world prepares for yet another face-off between the World No. 1, Carlos Alcaraz, and World No. 2, Novak Djokovic. The two arch-rivals will clash on-court once again at the Finals of the Western & Southern Open 2023 on Sunday. The two have previously played against each other on three occasions.

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Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz: Match Details

  • Tournament: Cincinnati Open 2023
  • Match: Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz
  • Round: FINALS
  • Date: 20th August 2023
  • Venue: Cincinnati, United States
  • Surface: Hard
  • Prize Money: $6,600,000

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz: Match Preview

Tennis fans must be elated as Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz are set to contest in the Cincinnati Masters’ final. Alcaraz and Djokovic have already clashed twice this year, with the upcoming match marking the third meeting. The two have clashed this year at the Semi-finals of the French Open, which Djokovic won, and at the Finals at Wimbledon, which saw the Spaniard coming on top.

Carlos Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz (Image via The New York Times)

The Serb beat Alexander Zverev in the Semi-finals in two straight sets to book his place in the finals. Alcaraz, on the other hand, had to face Hubert Hurkacz to get to the last round. Having won both the Australian Open and the French Open this year, Djokovic is looking to clinch the Cincinnati Masters title as well. Novak Djokovic might also be planning his revenge against Alcaraz from the last time they clashed at the Wimbledon 2023 Finals.

Though Alcaraz is in great form and is ranked No. 1 on the ATP Rankings, beating Novak will require the Spaniard to stay focused and avoid making unnecessary mistakes from the first shot itself. Though it’s a known fact that no one chases a title better than Djokovic, whoever wins the tournament, beating their opponent would definitely not be a cakewalk.

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz: Match Prediction

The World No. 1 has the potential to upset Serbian superstar Novak Djokovic in the Finals once again for sure. However, the question remains if he can do it for a second consecutive time. This is indeed a high-stakes matchup.

Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic (Image via CNN)

The 20-year-old previously beat the Serb at the Championships, clinching the Wimbledon Title while ending Djokovic’s streak of winning since 2014. Djokovic must have come up with a fool-proof strategy, as beating the Spaniard might not come easy.

Prediction: Novak Djokovic to win in a close fight.

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz: Broadcast and Live Stream Details

  • USA – Tennis Channel
  • UK – Amazon Prime Video
  • Australia – beIN Sport
  • France – Eurosport
  • Italy – Sportcast
  • Germany – Sky Deutschland
  • Spain – Telefonica

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz: Match Timings

  • Melbourne – 6:30 AM (21 August)
  • Paris – 10:30 PM
  • London – 9:30 PM
  • New York – 4:30 PM
  • Cincinnati – 4:30 PM
  • India – 2:00 AM (21 August)

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