Alexander squandered game points in the first game of the second set and experienced another break. Zverev pulled it back in the next one, leveling the score at 1-1 but sitting powerless on the court while his rival was changing his shirt.

The second spot in the 2025 Cincinnati Open men’s singles final is on the line Saturday night, as No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz battles No. 3 Alexander Zverev.

Less than 24 hours after winning their Cincinnati Open quarterfinal matches Friday, Carlos Alcaraz will face Alexander Zverev in the semifinal. Saturday’s match is set for 6 p.m. ET, with the winner playing in the final Monday. Alcaraz vs. Zverev will air on Tennis Channel, you can stream it on DirecTV (free trial).

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