Cincinnati Open 2023: Novak Djokovic Survives 'Toughest Match' To Beat Rival Carlos Alcaraz - In Pics

Serbian Novak Djokovic needed five match points and almost four hours to snatch a win from the jaws of defeat against Carlos Alcaraz and claim his third ATP Cincinnati Open on Sunday. Currently the world's number one and two, Alcaraz and Djokovic, showcased their talent as the Serb survived four match points to win 5-7, 7-6 (9/7), 7-6 (7/4). Alcaraz and Djokovic went toe-to-toe in this epic encounter as the latter avenged his loss to Spanish number one in a five-set Wimbledon final last month.

Updated: 21 Aug 2023 1:25 pm

Cincinnati Open 2023 Final | Photo: AP/Aaron Doster

Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, celebrates with the Rookwood Cup as he poses for photos after defeating Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, during the men's singles final of the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament in Mason, Ohio.

Novak Djokovic, right, of Serbia, poses with Carlos Alcaraz, left, of Spain, for photos after the men's singles final of the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament in Mason, Ohio.

Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, signs autographs for fans after defeating Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, during the men's singles final of the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament in Mason, Ohio.

Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, reacts to the chair umpire after he attempted to return a shot to Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, during the men's singles final of the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament in Mason, Ohio.

Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, reacts as he attempts to return a shot to Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, during the men's singles final of the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament in Mason, Ohio.

Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, returns a shot to Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, during the men's singles final of the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament in Mason, Ohio.

Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, wipes his face after returning a shot to Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, during the men's singles final of the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament in Mason, Ohio.

Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, reacts after winning a point against Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, during the men's singles final of the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament in Mason, Ohio.

Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, returns a shot to Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, during the men's singles final of the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament in Mason, Ohio.

Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, returns a shot to Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, during the men's singles final of the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament in Mason, Ohio.