How Carlos Alcaraz’s Cincinnati defeat and racket smash damages 2024 US Open chances
Carlos Alcaraz suffered a surprise defeat to veteran Frenchman Gaël Monfils in the round 32 of the 2024 Cincinnati Open, although arguably the most shocking thing about his 6-4, 6-7, 4-6 loss was when he furiously and repeatedly smashed his racket into the ground in the third and final set.