Carlos Alcaraz sent a classy message after beating an ailing Alexander Zverev in straight sets to reach the Cincinnati Open final. Alcaraz triumphed 6-4, 6-3 over Zverev, with the German forced to

German star Alexander Zverev took advantage of an exhausted Ben Shelton, whose remarkable run of nine consecutive victories over two weeks — from his Toronto title to

Alexander Zverev left the court for a medical timeout at 2-1 in the second set and never seemed in touch for the remainder of the match

Carlos Alcaraz issued a bittersweet and heartfelt message in the aftermath of his semifinal victory against Alexander Zverev at the ongoing 2025 Cincinnati Open.

Carlos Alcaraz takes on Alexander Zverev in the semi-finals of the Cincinnati Open, with both men looking to build momentum ahead of the US Open.

Less than 24 hours after winning their Cincinnati Open quarterfinal matches Friday, Carlos Alcaraz will face Alexander Zverev in the semifinal. Saturday’s match is set for 6 p.m. ET, with the winner playing in the final Monday. Alcaraz vs. Zverev will air on Tennis Channel, you can stream it on DirecTV (free trial).

The 2025 Cincinnati Open was defined by both brilliance and misfortune, with Carlos Alcaraz emerging as the men’s champion under unusual circumstances.

Carlos led 20-14 in service winners and dominated the baseline 36-20. He landed 28 winners and 24 unforced errors, sailing over the top and prevailing for the ultimate test with more hours on the practice court.

After his 6-4, 6-3 victory against Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz set up a final showdown with Jannik Sinner, a rematch of the Rome, Roland Garros and Wimbledon title matches this season.