Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic played out one of the best tennis matches in recent times in the Cincinnati Open final. The duo have played each other four times, all of the highest quality and extremely entertaining. Fans now want more of this action, taking to Twitter to wish that they face off in the US Open final as well. Some fans said they want this match-up as compensation for never getting a Roger Federer vs. Rafael Nadal final at Flushing Meadows.
Alcaraz is the defending champion, and Djokovic is returning after missing it last year due to his anti-vaccination stance. Both have good reasons to give their best, and fans will hope they make it to the final for another exciting match.
Fans want a repeat of the Cincinnati Open final
In an epic clash that lasted almost four hours, Djokovic defeated Alcaraz 7-5, 6-7 (7-9), 6-7 (4-7) to win his 39th ATP Masters title. Both players went through ups and downs in hot, humid conditions. Alcaraz started fast off the blocks and secured the first set. Djokovic seemed frazzled and on the verge of giving up in the second set, even receiving medical attention. But he recovered to save a match point and win the set. Alcaraz was exhausted by the end of the final set, going out softly in the tiebreak.
Novak Djokovic had gotten his revenge for the 2023 Wimbledon final. Emotions ran amok after the match. Alcaraz burst into tears as Djokovic let out a yell and ripped his t-shirt, the intensity evidently taking a toll on both.
Fans were treated to a first-class game of tennis and were left wanting more. Some fans on Twitter noted that the US Open never witnessed the iconic rivalry between Federer and Nadal in the final. Hence, the fans wanted to see the budding Djokovic-Alcaraz rivalry in the final to make up for that.
Sign me up for a Djokovic vs Alcaraz US Open final please
— inamikgreg 🇩🇲🇺🇸 (@Kim_Gregoire) August 21, 2023
Give me Alcaraz/Djokovic in the QF, SF, and Championship. And R16.
— Charlie Fillenwarth (@illinifan1280) August 21, 2023
Cosign….we never got Federer-Nadal in New York…this is the least the Tennis Fates could do for us. https://t.co/qgvevl3v0T
— Jon Wertheim (@jon_wertheim) August 21, 2023
Djokovic says he wants a US Open final vs. Alcaraz. “For the crowd, I don’t know about me”.
— José Morgado (@josemorgado) August 21, 2023
Idc about my health we need this final again in new york😂😂
— Agon (@Agon18050849) August 21, 2023
— kaden yung #36 #53 (@ky3653) August 21, 2023
Alcaraz, Djokovic…I simply cannot get enough. The stress they put each other under, the insanity they extract from each other. Crazy Cincy final a perfect Wimbledon follow up. The most Djokovic move to bounce back and win. 128 men in the US Open draw but it kind of feels like 2.
— Matt Roberts (@MattRobertsTTP) August 21, 2023
I don’t think the others should show up for the tournament
— pamilerin Alende (@pamilerinAlende) August 21, 2023
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic play out the longest ATP match ever in an absolute THRILLER
US Open Final preview? pic.twitter.com/V2oTlGNL0H
— The Colosseum – Solana Sportsbook (@Colosseum_so) August 21, 2023
The society needs another djokovic carlos final at the US open https://t.co/OppZ2mLrCE
— 🗿 (@madridxotwod) August 21, 2023
Djokovic and Alcarez at US Open finals would be insane. I’m talking one of the best matches ever in build up and overall play pic.twitter.com/FibxH8vZ2R
— Dan Moltisanti (@doggospain) August 21, 2023
Need an Alcaraz Djokovic rematch at the US Open final. Would be an instant classic
— Aakash (@cuttters) August 21, 2023
That was unfuckingbelievable. Djokovic-Carlos is special. Appointment television. Please please please let this be the US Open final in 3 weeks
— Eric Hubbs (@BarstoolHubbs) August 21, 2023
Novak Djokovic d. Carlos Alcaraz 5-7 7-6 7-6 to claim the trophy in Cincinnati!
NOLE saved a match point in the 2nd set breaker, and Carlos saved many in the mid 3rd set
Looking forward to an epic US Open final! pic.twitter.com/qWeFunFNqj
— DT Tennis (@DT59521422) August 21, 2023
The US Open Final has to be Alcaraz vs Djokovic. Has to be!!! God!!!!
— Lumid (@Vitruvious__) August 21, 2023
Djokovic and Alcaraz have always served up highly entertaining clashes. The US Open gets underway in about a week, and both of them will be gunning for the title. If they do clash at the Grand Slam event, there will also be bragging rights at stake. The head-to-head between the duo is tied at 2-2.
What could stand in the way of a Novak Djokovic – Carlos Alcaraz final at US Open
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic, World No.1 and 2, respectively, will undoubtedly be the favorites to win the US Open. After the show they put up in Cincinnati, everyone will hope that the duo face off in the finals. The hopes could be dashed early, however, if they end up on the same side of the draw. They might still clash in that case, but it would be in the earlier stages.
The other unavoidable factor is the presence of other title hopefuls. Top players like Daniil Medvedev, Holger Rune, Jannik Sinner, and 2022 runner-up Casper Ruud will bring their best to Flushing Meadows. All these players, and others too, have the ability to defeat Djokovic or Alcaraz on their day.
Regardless, the expectations from the top two of the tennis world will always be high. Alcaraz will be raring to defend his title, and Djokovic will want to reclaim the World No.1 spot. A final between the two is more likely than not.
