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The stage is set for the second Masters event of the hard-court swing. And the Cincinnati Masters is extremely important for a boatload of reasons. Firstly, it’s important for points, especially ahead of the US Open. For some players, these points could mean the difference between starting in the main draw or having to go through qualifying. For others, it could mean the difference between being seeded or not.
Secondly, and perhaps most importantly, it gives an idea of how a player is competing going into the final slam of the year. After all, the 2022 US Open is just a few weeks away, so the ATP Cincinnati 2022 event is about as close as it gets! Sure, there is one more ATP 250 event next week. But for the big guys, it’s all about this Masters tournament.
So – how does the Cincinnati Masters draw shape up? Below, I’ve provided a breakdown of how things are looking from multiple angles.
Men’s Draw ATP Cincinnati 2022 – Complete Overview
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The draw for the 2022 Masters in Cincinnati was published a few days back. But it’s only within the last 24 hours that we know exactly who is involved. That’s because we had to wait for the qualifying to finish to see how things would pan out. Anyway, the draw is now official, and I’ve looked at things in detail to identify the most intriguing elements. You can read through them all below:
The Return of Rafael Nadal
Following the abdominal tear sustained by Nadal at Wimbledon, rumors surrounding his return to the game have been rife. However, it would seem that the legendary Spaniard has recovered enough to play in the Cincinnati Masters. His name is in the draw as the 2nd seed, which he has taken from Carlos Alcaraz in the previous event. And to be honest, this is a welcome return as it suggests that Rafa will be ready for the 2022 US Open too.
As for his draw, he has a tricky one, with a potential second-round encounter against Lorenzo Musetti.
Heavy Hitters That Are Unseeded
This is where things get rather amusing. Since the ATP Cincinnati 2022 draw was done before the previous Masters tournament ended, many ‘in form’ guys are not seeded. As an example, Carreno-Busta won his first Masters event in Montreal yesterday. Because of this, he is now number 14 in the world, yet he’s unseeded in Cincinnati. Nick Kyrgios has also been enjoying the form of his life, but he is also unseeded.
Potential Clashes to Lookout For
As with the release of any draw, we all like to look ahead and see who could play who. And for the Cincinnati Masters men’s draw, there are a few standout games. Should they both get there, Nick Kyrgios could play Medvedev in the quarter-finals. Of course, this would be a blockbuster. But in the other half, Nadal could play Alcaraz in the semi-finals. This would be epic to see them face off ahead of the US Open.
And once again, questions surrounding a changing of the guard will be raised.
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