Carlos Alcaraz vs. Damir Dzumhur: How to watch Spaniard’s first Cincinnati Masters match

Carlos Alcaraz begins his Cincinnati Masters campaign against Damir Dzumhur in the Round of 64. Here’s the full match schedule, start time, and where to watch live.

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Carlos Alcaraz vs. Damir Dzumhur: How to watch Spaniard’s first Cincinnati Masters match

Carlos Alcaraz and Damir Dzumhur in the frame (Images via Getty)

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Carlos Alcaraz plays his first match since the Wimbledon final loss to Jannik Sinner.

Live broadcast available on Tennis Channel and major streaming platforms.

World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz is set to begin his Cincinnati Masters campaign today, marking his first match since a heartbreaking loss to Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon Gentlemen’s Singles final. With his trademark explosive style and determination, the 22-year-old Spaniard will look to make a strong statement as he returns to the ATP Tour.

Alcaraz received a first-round bye, advancing directly to the Round of 64, where he will face Bosnian veteran Damir Dzumhur. Dzumhur, currently ranked outside the Top 100, showed resilience in the opening round, defeating Italian Mattia Bellucci to earn his place against one of the sport’s brightest stars.

Match Details

Tournament: Cincinnati Masters (ATP Masters 1000)

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio

Venue: Centre Court, Lindner Family Tennis Center

Date: Today

Estimated Start Time: 1:20 p.m. ET (10:20 a.m. PT)

Order of Play: Carlos Alcaraz vs. Damir Dzumhur will follow Wang vs. Gauff on Centre Court.

Where to watch

Tennis fans in the U.S. can catch all the action live on Tennis Channel, which holds exclusive broadcast rights for the tournament. The network is available through most cable providers and streaming services such as Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream, FuboTV, and Sling TV.

For cord-cutters, TennisChannel.com offers direct subscriptions, giving access to every ATP & WTA Masters 1000 event, along with ATP/WTA 500 and 250 tournaments. Current packages start at $9.99 per month, while an annual subscription costs $109.99.

What’s at stake for Carlos Alcaraz

This tournament presents an opportunity for Carlos Alcaraz to fine-tune his game ahead of the US Open 2025, where he will aim to reclaim his Grand Slam dominance. The Spaniard has proven himself on hard courts before, and Cincinnati provides a perfect testing ground for his pre-Open form.

While Damir Dzumhur may not have the ranking pedigree of recent Alcaraz opponents, the Bosnian brings experience and a solid baseline game that could test the Spaniard’s patience in the early rounds. However, if Alcaraz finds his rhythm quickly, he will be favored to advance deep into the draw.

Head-to-head outlook

This will be the first-ever meeting between Carlos Alcaraz and Damir Dzumhur on the ATP Tour. The Spaniard’s aggressive shot-making and court coverage will be key to dictating play, while Dzumhur will look to disrupt his opponent’s rhythm with crafty angles and changes of pace.
 

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