Novak Djokovic needed five match points and nearly four hours to pull off a gritty victory over Carlos Alcaraz and claim a third ATP Cincinnati Open title on Sunday.

Tennis: Novak Djokovic comes out triumphant in 'toughest match' to beat Carlos Alcaraz in Cincinnati Open

Carlos Alcaraz saved a match point on the way to a three-set victory over Hubert Hurkacz on Saturday as he lined up title clash with Novak Djokovic at the ATP Cincinnati Masters.

Cincinnati Open 2023: Carlos Alcaraz sets up summit clash date with Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic extended his career-long domination of Gael Monfils with a 6-3, 6-2 victory on Thursday to reach the quarter-finals of the ATP/WTA Cincinnati Open.

Djokovic enters Cincinnati Open quarters with easy win over Monfils, world no. 1 Alcaraz cruises into last 8

Frustrated world number one Carlos Alcaraz was knocked out of the ATP Toronto Masters on Friday as American Tommy Paul won 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 to end the Spaniard's 14-match winning streak.

World number one Carlos Alcaraz knocked out of Toronto Masters; Daniil Medvedev also shown door

World number one Carlos Alcaraz produced a thrilling comeback to beat Hubert Hurkacz 3-6 7-6(2) 7-6(3) on Thursday and reach the quarter-finals of the Canadian Open as the Wimbledon champion continues to refine his game ahead of the upcoming U.

Canadian Open 2023: Carlos Alcaraz comes from behind to beat Hubert Hurkacz, seals quarters berth

Andy Murray said he hopes world number one Carlos Alcaraz can follow his instincts and continue playing tennis with freedom and fearlessness, even if that approach appears a bit 'kamikaze' at times.

Tennis: Andy Murray hopes instinctive Carlos Alcaraz does not ditch 'Kamikaze' approach

World number two Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the ATP Toronto Masters due to fatigue, Tennis Canada said on Sunday. The announcement comes a week after the 23-time Grand Slam champion from Serbia fell to Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in the final at Wimbledon.

Tennis: Novak Djokovic withdraws from Toronto ATP Masters

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Alcaraz era has begun in tennis, search for worthy adversary starts now

History at Wimbledon 2023! Carlos Alcaraz has beaten Novak Djokovic in a five-set thriller (1-6, 7-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-4) in the Men's Wimbledon 2023 final to win his maiden grass court Grand Slam.

Carlos Alcaraz stuns Grand Slam leader Novak Djokovic in a five-set thriller to lift maiden Wimbledon title

Spain sensation Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic, one of the greatest tennis players of all time, in the Wimbledon Final on Sunday. With this, Djokovic's dream of winning the 24th Grand Slam also remained incomplete.

Wimbledon 2023: Sachin Tendulkar lauds Carlos Alcaraz's historic win against Novak Djokovic

World number 1 Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic in an epic 5-set final to win his maiden Wimbledon title. The Spaniard also broke the 34-victory streak of the world number 2.

Sachin Tendulkar to Rafael Nadal, world reacts to Carlos Alcaraz’s maiden Wimbledon win

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Wimbledon 2023 final saw Novak Djokovic losing in five sets, a rare sight for tennis fans. 20-year-old Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz beat the defending champion 1-6, 7(8)-6(6), 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 to win his maiden All England title and probably mark the start of a new era in world of tennis.

Wimbledon 2023: Novak Djokovic breaks down while speaking after losing to Carlos Alcaraz in final - WATCH

Carlos Alcaraz will have a day with destiny after he beat Russian Daniil Medvedev in the second semifinal of the Wimbledon Championships on Friday, July 14. The Spaniard had an easy outing in the last-four contest as he got the better of former US Open Champion Medvedev in a one-sided contest by 6-3, 6-3, 6-3.

Wimbledon 2023: Carlos Alcaraz thumps Daniil Medvedev, to face Novak Djokovic in final on Sunday

Novak Djokovic likes nothing better than munching on Wimbledon's Centre Court turf on men's final day and after setting up what he billed as the "ultimate showdown" with Carlos Alcaraz, he now wants to gobble up a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title.

Wimbledon Final - 'I'm hungry too, so let's have a feast': Novak Djokovic ready for Carlos Alcaraz challenge

Carlos Alcaraz takes on Daniil Medvedev on Friday for a place in the Wimbledon final, where history-chasing Novak Djokovic will likely be lying in wait. The Spanish top seed has looked increasingly impressive in his surge to the last four but nobody is betting against Djokovic, who faces eighth-ranked Jannik Sinner.

Wimbledon Men's Semifinals Preview - Carlos Alcaraz vs Daniil Medvedev, Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner

Carlos Alcaraz saw off Holger Rune in straight sets on Wednesday to stay on course for a Wimbledon title showdown against defending champion Novak Djokovic. The top seed won the key moments during the quarter-final on Centre Court to progress 7-6 (7/3), 6-4, 6-4 and will play Russian third seed Daniil Medvedev in the semi-finals.

Wimbledon 2023: Carlos Alcaraz beats Holger Rune in straight sets to enter semifinals

Carlos Alcaraz eased past Italian dark horse Matteo Berrettini, 3-6 6-3 6-3 6-3, on Monday (July 10) to reach the last eight of Wimbledon 2023. While he did lose the opening set, he came to his own in the following ones to dominate proceedings and move ahead in the tournament.

Wimbledon 2023: Alcaraz vs Rune tie to create history, first QF in Open Era featuring two U-21 players

Carlos Alcaraz was forced to dig deep on Saturday to see off the challenge of Nicolas Jarry and reach the last 16 at Wimbledon. The Spanish top seed, seen as the man most likely to end Novak Djokovic's long reign at the All England Club, was off-colour but still won 6-3, 6-7 (6/8), 6-3, 7-5.

Wimbledon 2023: Carlos Alcaraz toughs it out to reach last 16; Aryna Sabalenka into fourth round

Novak Djokovic is not resting on his laurels after claiming the all-time men's record with his 23rd Grand Slam title last month and the Serbian said on Saturday that he is already eyeing number 24 at Wimbledon where he is the defending champion.

Tennis: 'Whoever I get to face, it doesn't make a difference...': Novak Djokovic on defending Wimbledon crown

Carlos Alcaraz's astonishing rise to the top of men's tennis is a sporting miracle, according to one player perfectly placed to run the rule over the Spanish phenomenon ahead of Wimbledon.

Wimbledon 2023: Feliciano Lopez hails 'miracle boy' Carlos Alcaraz, touts him to fill compatriot Nadal's shoes

Defending women's champion Elena Rybakina will face American Shelby Rogers in the opening round at Wimbledon while men's second seed Novak Djokovic will begin his title defence against Argentina's 67th-ranked Pedro Cachin.

Tennis: Novak Djokovic to face Pedro Cachin in Wimbledon 2023 opener, Rybakina up against Rogers

Less than a week remains for the start of the Wimbledon Championships as top seeds in the gentlemen’s division gather to clinch glory at the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club (AELTCC) from Monday, June 3.

EXPLAINED | Why Novak Djokovic is favourite to clinch Wimbledon 2023

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz fired a Wimbledon warning as he comfortably beat Alex de Minaur 6-4 6-4 to claim the Queen's Club title on Sunday and return to world number one.

Tennis: Carlos Alcaraz wins Queen's Cup and regains number one ranking

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