Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic could be set for rematch after dramatic Wimbledon final
Carlos Alcaraz recently beat Novak Djokovic in the final of Wimbledon
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Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic have both been confirmed for this year's Cincinnati Open.
The two men recently locked horns in the final of Wimbledon, with Alcaraz battling his way to a 1-6 7-6 (8-6) 6-1 3-6 6-4 win.
And, now, a swift rematch could be on the cards.
Djokovic hasn't competed in the United States since 2021, with his coronavirus vaccine status preventing him from visiting the country.
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic embraced after the recent Wimbledon final
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With restrictions now lifted, however, the 36-year-old will be allowed to compete in that region of the world once again.
Djokovic and Alcaraz are both on the entry list for the tournament and spectators would undoubtedly love to see the pair do battle again.
Should that happen, it would confirm the duo as the biggest rivals in the sport right now.
Djokovic had, prior to Wimbledon, won the first two Grand Slams of the year at the Australian Open and French Open.
Yet his winning streak was ended by his younger opponent, with Alcaraz bouncing back from a set down to reign supreme.
The Cincinnati Open is scheduled to run until August 14 to August 20.
Djokovic has already lifted the trophy twice in his career, winning in 2018 and 2020 respectively.
Should he secure the prize again this year, Djokovic would make history by becoming the oldest man to win the title.
Both the Serb and Alcaraz are expected to be the top two seeds for the competition.
And that would then pave the way for both men to potentially meet in the final.
Alcaraz and Djokovic have met three times in their career so far.
Prior to the Spaniard's triumph at Wimbledon, Djokovic had beaten his opponent on the way to winning the French Open.
Alcaraz, however, won their first meeting at the Madrid Masters last year - powering his way to a 6-7, 7-5, 7-6 win.
Other top players will be present for the tournament in North America, too.
Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev, Grigor Dimtirov, Marin Cilic and Andy Murray are all due to compete.
Nick Kyrgios has also been included on the list.
Yet it's unclear if the Aussie will feature having struggled with injuries so far this year.
Tournament director Todd Martin is excited to watch the action unfold and is delighted at the calibre of players who will be taking part.
“As one of the premier tournaments in the world, it’s not surprising to see an elite field enter for the chance to win the Western & Southern Open," he said.
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“We look forward to these world-class players coming to Cincinnati to write another chapter in this event’s rich history while they aspire to win one of the most important events of their season.”