Novak Djokovic pulled off a shocking efficiency as he defeated Carlos Alcaraz on clinch the Cincinnati Open title. It was a tricky problem for the veteran star however he ended up profitable the match 5-7, 7-6 (9/7), 7-6 (7/4). Apart from entertaining the group along with his highly effective performances, Djokovic additionally made a fan’s day along with his hilarious antics throughout his first match of the match in opposition to Alejandro Davidovich-Fokina, which went viral on social media and grabbed a number of limelight.

During the match, a fan from the stands introduced her cell phone near Djokovic, in an effort to seize his image. Seeing this, the 23-time Grand Slam champion moved nearer in direction of the cellphone and gave a flying kiss to the digital camera. This left the fan excited as she requested for an additional. Acknowledging the followers demand, the Serb did it as soon as once more.

Cincinnati Open then took to their Instagram and shared the photographs. Commenting on the submit, Djokovic wrote, “Haha thanks for posting photos on which I look like I was drunk on the court.”

Talking concerning the match, Carlos Alcaraz saved a match level on the best way to a three-set victory over Hubert Hurkacz Saturday as he lined up title conflict with Novak Djokovic on the ATP Cincinnati Masters.

World quantity two Djokovic beat Germany’s Alexander Zverev 7-6 (7/5), 7-5 to succeed in the ultimate, which can be a repeat of final month’s epic Wimbledon closing gained by Alcaraz. Djokovic was making an attempt for a second time to serve out the match when he was distracted by a close-by amusement park’s fireworks show, however managed to regain his focus and end it off.

“I played a very poor game, but I bounced back and sealed the deal in the 12th game of the second set,” Djokovic stated. “I could have done some things better, but I’m pretty happy about winning in straight sets.

Alcaraz’s victory, after two hours and 18 minutes over Hurkacz, ensures the 20-year-old will remain atop the world rankings heading into the US Open, which starts a week from Monday.

(With AFP Inputs)

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