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Alcaraz vs Djokovic: times, date, and how to watch online and TV | Western & Southern Open
The current world No. 1 and No.2 will go head-to-head again after their Wimbledon epic final, now in Cincinnati’s last round.
Carlos Alcaraz had to save a match point against Hubert Hurkacz to advance to the Western & Southern Open final, where he will be looking for his 13th ATP title. The Spaniard defeated the Polish player in three sets (2-6, 7-6, 6-3).
Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic made a successful return to the tennis courts after featuring at Wimbledon, as he will have the chance of adding another trophy to his career when he takes on the Murcia native. He had to dig deep to defeat an in-form Alexander Zverev in two tiebreaks, but he will now have of avenging his loss in the Wimbledon final.
When is Alcaraz vs Djokovic taking place?
The match between Alcaraz and Djokovic takes place on Sunday, August 20, at 4.30 p.m. ET/ 1.30 p.m. PT.
How can I watch Alcaraz vs Djokovic?
You can watch the National Bank Open on Tennis Channel.
Alcaraz vs Djokovic prediction:
Fans will be the biggest winners here. Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic are expected to deliver another intense and top-quality battle, a game that comes only some days before the start of the US Open, where they are the main favorites to lift the trophy. Given both players’ quality, there’s not a real favorite here, but we believe Alcaraz will come out on top.
Prediction: Carlos Alcaraz in three sets.