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Cincinnati Open: Luca Nardi vs. Carlos Alcaraz Picks, Odds, and Preview (Aug 13)
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Analysis & key factors
The final clash in the men’s round of 16 draw at the Cincinnati Open is set for Centre Court on Wednesday evening, as Carlos Alcaraz will be heavily favored for his showdown against Luca Nardi. You can find the odds and our picks for the clash here.
How To Watch
- When: Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 8:00 PM ET
- Where: Lindner Family Tennis Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
- How To Watch: Tennis Channel
Luca Nardi vs. Carlos Alcaraz Odds
Head-to-Head Record
Alcaraz and Nardi will be colliding for just the second time on the ATP Tour this week. The Spanish star landed victory in the only previous meeting at the event in Doha earlier this season.
Match Preview
Carlos Alcaraz will be among the leading contenders at the US Open this year. The Spanish star will be targeting a sixth Grand Slam title, and a second at Flushing Meadows. However, his form on hard courts could be questioned after suffering a second-round exit at the US Open 12 months ago.
But, he has looked classy in Ohio during the Cincinnati Open over the last couple of days, winning each of his two matches. He showed flashes of brilliance in the previous round against Hamad Medjedovic, winning in straight sets and registering an eye-catching 12 aces.
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Luca Nardi is no stranger to shock victories, having eliminated Novak Djokovic at Indian Wells in 2024. This season, he reached a career-best world ranking of 67, but has since dropped back down to 95 after early exits at Wimbledon and the French Open. In fact, the Italian is yet to win a match in the main draw at any Grand Slam event.
But, he has performed excellently during the Cincinnati Masters this year. The Italian has already overcome two qualifying matches, and has eliminated seeded players in each of the last two rounds. His latest win was secured following a walkover against Czech star Jakub Mensik.
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Nardi has already outperformed expectations this summer, but his journey in Ohio looks set to come to an end against the dominant Alcaraz. We would be surprised to see this round of 16 clash going the distance.
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