Alcaraz Hits 50 Wins After Beating Medjedovic in Cincinnati
Carlos Alcaraz has once again given tennis fans something to talk about. In the sizzling heat of Cincinnati, the young Spaniard secured his 50th win of the 2025 season — becoming the first player to hit that milestone this year — by defeating Serbia’s Hamad Medjedovic in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4. This victory puts him in the round of 16 at the Masters 1000, a key stop on the hard court swing leading to the US Open.
The match was far from a classic, largely because the conditions were brutal. With temperatures around 32 degrees and humidity at 54%, neither player was eager for long rallies. Medjedovic, known as one of Novak Djokovic’s protégés, came out swinging with a powerful serve and a willingness to take risks. But his game was a mix of brilliance and inconsistency. In the opening set, he hit 14 winners but also committed 21 unforced errors. Alcaraz, aware that it wasn’t the day to go for highlight-reel shots, stayed patient and waited for mistakes to come.
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The turning point in the first set came during a grueling seventh game that lasted 13 minutes. Alcaraz finally broke serve after Medjedovic double-faulted on the fourth break point. From there, the Spaniard held his ground and closed out the set. The second set followed a similar pattern. Alcaraz broke early, but then handed the advantage back with his own double fault. Rather than letting the slip shake him, he broke again after a loose drop shot from Medjedovic, then sealed the match with an ace.
This win was also a mental rebound for Alcaraz after his tricky debut in Cincinnati, where he needed three sets to overcome Damir Dzumhur. The steadier performance against Medjedovic suggested that he is finding his rhythm on hard courts — a surface where he has yet to match his dominance on clay or grass. Still, there’s work to be done. Against top rivals like Jannik Sinner, who has been more consistent on these fast surfaces, Alcaraz knows stability will be key.
Next up for him is Italian Luca Nardi, who advanced after Jakub Mensik retired due to injury. With the US Open looming, each match is both a test and an opportunity for Alcaraz to fine-tune his game. He has openly said that enjoying himself on court keeps his passion alive, and when he’s relaxed, he’s nearly unbeatable. In Cincinnati, the signs are pointing in the right direction — even if the wins are coming from patience and precision rather than flashy shot-making. And with 50 victories already in the bag this season, his momentum is undeniable.
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