Carlos Alcaraz Suffers Shock Defeat in Cincinnati

Alcaraz falls to Monfils in Cincinnati

Carlos Alcaraz's US Open preparations took a hit on Friday as he was beaten in the Cincinnati second round by Gael Monfils.

The Wimbledon champion lost 6-3 6-3 to the Frenchman, who is now ranked 37th in the world.

Alcaraz has enjoyed a hot stretch of form this year, winning the French Open and Wimbledon.

However, his defeat to Monfils will be a concern for the Spaniard, who is now likely to drop out of the world's top 10.

Alcaraz will now turn his attention to the US Open, which begins on August 29.

Monfils played a superb match to beat Alcaraz.

The Frenchman served well and hit some big groundstrokes.

Alcaraz was unable to find his best form and made too many errors.

Alcaraz's defeat in Cincinnati is a reminder that he is still a young player.

He has a lot to learn and will face tough challenges in the years to come.

However, he has already achieved a lot in his career and has the potential to become one of the best players in the world.